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The current statistics show that there are currently: 3 544 schools without electricity; 2402 schools without water supply; 11 450 schools still

An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased

Most South Africans today, are overburdened and overwhelmed with debt and are struggling to repay creditors. According to recent statistics, a third

When considering the purchase of a unit within a complex, it’s crucial to look beyond the surface-level expenses such as the advertised

Contrary to popular belief, an engagement is not a mere social agreement. South African common law recognises an engagement (or promise to

When considering the subdivision of agricultural land or dealing with inherited farmland that may be subject to disputes, there are several important

It often happens that a tenant, for whatever reason, refuses, neglects or is unable to pay rent and falls into arrears. A

Legal conveyancing is a crucial aspect of property transactions in South Africa. It involves the transfer of property ownership from one party

With the vast majority of homes being financed through the country’s biggest banks, the popular online debate around who owns a mortgaged

If you are considering buying a property in a housing development, it’s essential to understand what a Homeowners Association (HOA) is and

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act

The contents of an “inelegant and very badly drafted” will were recently the subject of a dispute in the South Gauteng High