July 7, 2017

Considering adoption? Here’s what you need to know

Growing your family through adoption is a bold step towards giving another child a loving, comfortable home. The legal age for being able to adopt in South Africa is 18, […]
July 7, 2017

Fearing Foreclosure: What are your rights as the homeowner?

The recent junk status announcement has shaken us into a quick action of tightening our belts and letting go of luxuries to afford our day to day expenses. This financial […]
July 7, 2017

Is your business being liquidated?

Many businesses fail and consequently have to face financial crises that few recover from and in most instances, results in business owners shutting doors for good. If your business has […]
June 8, 2017

How can an unmarried father obtain parental rights and responsibilities?

Under the old dispensation, where parties were divorced, one parent (usually the mother) would usually be awarded custody of a minor child and the other parent (usually the father) would […]
June 8, 2017

Can I sue a shopping centre if I slip and fall?

By law, owners of businesses or property are required to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of the general public. At a minimum, owners or managers are required to […]
June 8, 2017

Cancelling a lease agreement early

If you want to end your lease contract early, this can only be done “in situations where the Consumer Protection Act or Rental Housing Act apply” – or if there’s […]
June 8, 2017

Sectional Titles: What is the Role of the Body Corporate?

When it comes to sectional title schemes, there is still widespread misunderstanding of even the basics, starting with the body corporate and how it is established, as well as what […]
May 15, 2017

Forms of Business Enterprise

INTRODUCTION There are various types of business enterprises to choose from when setting up a business in South Africa. The decision as to which vehicle will be the most appropriate […]
May 15, 2017

Adopting a child in South Africa

Adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the child’s birth mother or father. A legal adoption order ends the parental […]
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