June 3, 2020

My bond contracted COVID-19 after approval!

What now? Even before the pandemic of 2020 it happened (although not frequently) that financial institutions, such as banks, withdrew from a bond approval due to a change in circumstances. […]
May 25, 2020

Use of electronic signatures and the legal validity thereof

Written by: Pieter Walters and Beyers van Sittert The rapid spread of COVID-19 and the regulations imposed by the government have highlighted the need for companies to have a remote […]
May 25, 2020

Retrenchments during business rescue

Business Rescue has enjoyed substantial media coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic as it is one of the mechanisms that can be utilised by a business to proverbially weather the storm. […]
May 19, 2020

Cybercrimes & cybersecurity

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to use information technology to keep afloat. In this age of technology, social medial and communication, it is vital to be aware of […]
May 19, 2020

Cancellation of contract in terms of the Consumer Protection Act

The current economic circumstances in South Africa have necessitated both private individuals and businesses alike to review the contracts that they have concluded with the view of limiting any unnecessary […]
May 19, 2020

Retrenchment

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the financial wellbeing of various companies worldwide. South Africa has not been spared the wrath of the virus and as such […]
May 6, 2020

Legal mechanisms to assist your business during commercial hardship

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely strained the South African economy and the ability of various businesses within the country to generate income. The aforesaid position has consequently affected the cashflow […]
April 21, 2020

The tangled web of appointing a guardian

No one will love your children like you do, but who will raise them should you die whilst they are still minors? Making sure your child is cared for and […]
April 21, 2020

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on landlords and tenants

The majority of tenants, both residential and commercial, have been impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The courts are expected to be flooded with a wave of litigation […]
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