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With the increasing use of digital platforms in everyday life, the law is often required to adapt to new and evolving circumstances. One such development is the question of whether a will that exists only in electronic form, and which has been electronically signed, can be regarded as valid in South African law. As more […]

The Case That Changed the Conversation A recent High Court judgment has introduced an important shift in how levy arrears are enforced in South Africa. While widely reported as “good news” for property owners in arrears, the reality is more nuanced and carries important implications for both debtors and body corporates. A body corporate pursued

When purchasing a home, it is important to ensure that you, as purchaser, are aware of the costs that you will have to make provision for, as you cannot be guaranteed to have these included in your bond application amount and approved.  Certain requirements exist for qualification for this product, and each banks has different

December 2025 is drawing near – did you know that you may need to ensure an Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) is available for your building and December 2025 marks the expiry of the amnesty period.  We explore this … The “energy performance” of a building is defined as the net energy used per sqm, measured

Legal Procedures Following the 2024 Election Results Following the declaration of the election results by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) on Sunday, 2nd June 2024, under Section 57 of The Electoral Act 73 of 1998, we now focus on the subsequent legal procedures outlined by the Constitution and related legislative frameworks.   Constitutional

“I do not have to pay school fees. The Constitution stipulates that every child has the right to basic education!” Every principal of every school has probably heard this phrase before. However, the Constitution also makes provision for the limitation of rights. According to the South African Schools Act, parents may be exempted from paying

Air pollution is a serious environmental issue that adversely affects the health and well-being of people and the environment. To address this problem, the South African government has enacted the Air Quality Act 39 of 2004, which sets standards and regulations for air quality management. The Act aims to protect and enhance the quality of

Child abduction is a serious issue in South Africa and has been a growing concern in recent years. The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (‘the Children’s Act’) was introduced to help protect children from various forms of abuse, including child abduction. In this article, we will discuss the prevalence of child abduction in South Africa,

At some point in your life, you may have received a message on social media about an enticing money-making opportunity. These messages often relate to Forex trading, cryptocurrency, or the chance to sell products from a particular brand and join a life-changing, motivating community. The allure of making extra money, or even easy money, can