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Top tips for choosing the right security company. Crime is a pressing concern in South Africa, and securing your home adequately is

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the Expropriation Act into law, replacing a 50-year-old statute and providing a clearer framework for expropriating property

Make sure your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes. Estate planning is an important step in protecting your family’s

South African courts have adopted the abstract theory, which means that the validity of transferring ownership is not affected by whether the

It’s late at night, and you’re driving home when flashing blue lights appear ahead – another roadblock. Your heart races slightly, even

Do you have a big piece of land that is becoming expensive and labour-intensive to maintain? Or perhaps you have two adjacent

In recent years, bond switching has become an increasingly popular choice among homeowners looking to reduce their monthly payments, access better loan

When an executor has been appointed by the Master through the issuance of Letters of Executorship, their primary duty is to finalise

In South Africa, the process of making arrests is governed by the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 as amended (CPA), which

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) are a critical component of shared developments in South Africa, managing everything from noise levels to pet policies. While

A common trend in commercial contracts is the inclusion of a mediation and/or arbitration clause. As a general point of departure, these

Are you acting as agent or principal—and what would be the pragmatic approach? There are very few people across the world who