In years gone by, the prevailing perception had pretty much always been that prospective property purchasers who acquired property at a Sheriff’s Auction would be able to purchase a property for a very good price
Very often parties to an agreement are so interested in “just doing the deal”, that they fail to consider the tax implications thoroughly. In this context, local suppliers come under increasing pressure to levy VAT at the zero-rate
It was Jimmy Dean who once said that “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination”. For the legal profession, the winds of change have certainly arrived and, inevitably, it is time to adjust to the change.
I am sure that anyone reading this article should remember the above nursery rhyme from their childhood, whilst others may have more recent practice in singing it to their own children. This song, first published as far back as 1852
For the unfortunate few who may have been exposed to criminal charges, incarceration and then (most likely) an inevitable criminal record, diversion is, for the ill-fated few, a legal innovation which offers a proverbial fresh-start.
Did you know that it’s possible to enforce civil judgments in South Africa, regardless of the fact that they may have been obtained in another country? If you’ve recently obtained judgment against a debtor in a foreign country who has
Investors looking to make investments in private companies or acquire other unlisted equities generally afford special attention to items such as the company’s track record, the market for its product or service offering
If you’re a building contractor, you would in all probability have come across the so-called “fit for purpose” standard in contracts entered into by yourself. It is however fairly evident that contracting parties do not necessarily
Modern technology has made it possible for travellers to book the best, most convenient or luxurious accommodation in various cities across the world. Well-known electronic applications such as LekkerSlaap, Airbnb, Uber and TripAdvisor
A typical scenario can be outlined as follows: “Dad is mentally ill and resides in a mental institution whilst mom is nowhere to be found and her last whereabouts unknown. Will granny and grandad...