Most couples do a bit of homework before making the decision to conclude an antenuptial contract. In fact, I, as a rule of thumb, ask whether they have during a consultation.

Settlement agreements (also referred to as consent papers) are often entered into between parties in divorce proceedings as a means to ensure the parties part ways amicably and to avoid any long and drawn-out court proceedings.

The Children's Act 38 of 2005, as amended (hereafter the "Children's Act"), offers parenting plans as a mechanism to assist parents with how to exercise their parental responsibilities...

In terms of our law, when parties to a divorce proceeding enter into a Consent paper that is subsequently made an order of Court, there is an expectation that one of the parties shall be liable...

The 30th November 2019 marked the last day for Parliament to rectify the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act No. 120 1998 ("the RCMA")

Throughout your life, you may acquire assets like a house or a car and also be in possession of certain items that you hold near and dear to your heart, like family heirlooms.

In 2011 the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act (hereinafter referred to as the Management Act) was assented to by then-President Jacob Zuma.

Under South African law, certain factors affect a person's capacity to act on his/her behalf and manage his/her affairs. For example, factors such as age in the case of minors or mental illness...

For many people social media has provided a safe space to voice their opinions without the fear of being judged or ridiculed.

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (hereinafter referred to as "the CCMA") is a dispute resolution body which was established in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of...

Not many are aware of the National Sport and Recreation Act 110 of 1998 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") and those who are will undoubtedly be aware of the Acts concise form.

When a property is initially purchased, one cannot always predict the host of possible intentions for which the property is to be used.

In Mamlambo Construction (Pty) Ltd v Amathole District Municipality and Another (EL 294/2020) [2020] ZAECELLC 9 (12 June 2020) a review application under the Promotion of Administrative...

The COVID-19 nationwide lockdown has brought about various emergency measures which for the most part are unknown territories to South Africans

Warranties and indemnities are mechanisms to ensure trust between contracting parties. It is the proof in the proverbial pudding and aims to provide that a party to a contract does what they say they will.

Directors of a company must perform their duties in a manner that furthers the interests of both the company and the shareholders. So what happens when a director is encumbering the business...

Firstly, it must be noted that no, contempt of Court does not relate solely to criminal proceedings nor to criminal behaviour. Contempt of Court applies whenever behaviour exhibits simple

A polygraph test is a test frequently used by Employers to verify an Employee's truthfulness and is commonly called a ‘Lie Detector Test.'

In recent times November has become the favorite month for South African consumers with the adoption of sale specials like Black Friday and...

Corporate governance generally refers to the way in which a company is run and controlled; with specific reference to a company's directors.