Settling the balance is not the finish line; the bond must be cancelled before you transfer or refinance. We handle notice, figures, and lodgement so the mortgage falls away on cue.

Statutory interpretation stands at the heart of many legal disputes. In Minister of Police v Miya (hereafter Miya), the Supreme Court of Appeal was asked to interpret section 2(2) of the State Liability Act 20 of 1957...

In addressing an appeal stemming from misconduct during the 2018 National Strike in the Plastics Industry in the case of National Union of Metalworkers of SA obo Motlang & Others v Polyoak...

Clearance certificates are indispensable for property transfers in South Africa. These certificates, issued by municipalities, confirm that a property's rates and taxes are up to date prior to transfer.

Estate planning extends far beyond drafting a valid Will. This article examines the critical but often overlooked issue of estate liquidity—the availability of cash to settle taxes, debts, and administration costs—and explains why asset-rich estates can still face serious financial challenges during administration.

Commercial agreements often include supporting obligations intended to improve a creditor’s prospects of recovery if the principal debtor defaults. These may be described as guarantees, suretyships, undertakings...

Employment contracts are essential documents that set the foundation for the working relationship between employers and employees.

Are you unsure of the patrimonial consequences (financial and property-related effects of a legal event) of your imminent or current Muslim marriage?

When does an unpaid invoice signal more than a contractual dispute? This analysis examines the critical distinction between debtors who will not pay and those who cannot pay, exploring how creditors can identify financial distress patterns and select appropriate recovery strategies before their options narrow. Understanding these warning signs may determine whether a creditor pursues ordinary litigation, liquidation proceedings, or business rescue.

When it comes to residential leases, the "right" answer matters less than understanding why the answer is what it is. Below is a concise guide to the legal framework, followed by some practical pointers for both landlords and tenants.

When acquiring a business, the purchase price often reflects intangible assets like customer relationships, reputation, and market position. How can purchasers protect the goodwill they've paid for when sellers may be positioned to immediately compete using the same relationships and knowledge that contributed to the transaction value?

South African company law, governed primarily by the Companies Act 71 of 2008 ("the 2008 Act"), does not expressly define "shadow directors." In contrast, many international jurisdictions provide a specific definition...

Our world of work is evolving – and so is the way we access justice. On 28 March 2025, two important directives were issued: Directive 01 of 2025: Implementation of Court Online Electronic Platform...

The proceedings involving Judge President Selby Mbenenge and Ms Andiswa Mengo have attracted significant public attention that extends beyond the bench.

On 12 February 2026, during his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed government's...

If you are living outside South Africa and buying a home here, your bond (mortgage / home loan) will almost always include exchange control conditions.

The Competition Appeal Court has set aside a Competition Tribunal decision delivered more than six years after the hearing concluded, finding that the delay and fragmented adjudicative process compromised the legality and fairness of the outcome. The judgment establishes that administrative bodies must maintain expeditious, coherent processes anchored in evidence, with decisions properly connected to the panels that heard the matter.

Many member countries over the world have previously been suspended by FIFA owing to their complete disregard of FIFA's non-interference principle, which principle seeks to promote the independence of football federations who are member associations of FIFA.

What is the bond approval process, and why does it matter in real estate transactions? This article provides an overview of the bond approval process...

The death of an entrepreneur can turn an already difficult recovery matter into something far more complicated. On paper, a lender or development fund may still have clear rights.