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Understanding Force Majeure in South African Law
Contracts are meant to create certainty. They set out what each party must do, when performance is due, and what...
The Law Regarding Lobola
In short: Paying lobola on its own does not automatically make you legally married. Under the Recognition of Customary...
The Debt Collection Procedure in South Africa
In short: Debt collection in South Africa usually starts with reminders and a formal letter of demand, and escalates...
What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
Divorce and separation can place intense emotional pressure on a family. In some cases, that conflict begins to affect...
Your Rights Under the Consumer Protection Act
The Consumer Protection Act is one of the most important laws for everyday consumers in South Africa. It was...
How Cohabitation is Recognised in South African Law
Cohabitation is increasingly common in South Africa, but many couples still misunderstand what it means in legal...
Everything You Need to Know About Lease Agreements
In short: A lease agreement is a contract in which one party grants another the right to use and enjoy property in...
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
In business, ideas, plans, client information, pricing structures, software concepts, and trade secrets can all have...
The Exposure of a Private Equity Fund by Virtue of Its Shareholding
Background Private equity funds are collective investment schemes registered under Section 12J of the Income Tax Act...