by Andrew Banks | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Contracts are meant to create certainty. They set out what each party must do, when performance is due, and what happens if something goes wrong. But sometimes events occur that are completely outside either party’s control and make performance impossible or...
by Andrew Banks | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
In short: Debt collection in South Africa usually starts with reminders and a formal letter of demand, and escalates to summons, judgment and attachment of assets if the debt stays unpaid. It is a regulated legal process governed by, among others, the Debt Collectors...
by Andrew Banks | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Divorce and separation can place intense emotional pressure on a family. In some cases, that conflict begins to affect the relationship between a child and one of their parents. This is where parental alienation syndrome becomes an important issue to understand....
by Andrew Banks | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Consumer Protection Act is one of the most important laws for everyday consumers in South Africa. It was introduced to create fairer relationships between suppliers and customers, and to give consumers practical rights when buying goods or services. The Act is...
by Andrew Banks | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cohabitation is increasingly common in South Africa, but many couples still misunderstand what it means in legal terms. A lot of people assume that living together for a long enough period automatically creates a “common law marriage”. In South African law, that is...
by Andrew Banks | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
In short: A lease agreement is a contract in which one party grants another the right to use and enjoy property in return for payment, usually rent. A tenancy agreement is the same thing. It records the parties, the property, the rental amount, the duration and the...
