A servitude of right of way is a legal mechanism that grants a person the right to pass through another person's property.

In a recent Supreme Court of Appeal matter- Pride Milling Company (Pty) Ltd v Bekker NO and Another – the SCA was asked to decide on circumstances in which it would be appropriate for a court...

The Divorce Amendment Act, 2024, is a significant piece of legislation in South Africa that brings much-needed clarity and protection to Muslim marriages. This amendment integrates specific...

Intellectual property (IP) plays a crucial role in innovative and dynamic companies, to maintain competitiveness and drive growth. Effective IP portfolio management ensures that companies...

Buying or selling property is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever make. At the centre of every successful property transfer stands a professional who ensures that the process is lawful, transparent and secure, the Conveyancer.

When Sandton tech-entrepreneur Michael Ndlovu (not client's real name) filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage, he assumed the fight would centre on the Camps Bay beach house...

Establishing a township is one of the most exciting and complex steps in property development. Whether you are unlocking agricultural land for residential or mixed-use development or formalising...

Selling a company, shareholding, or prized piece of equipment can feel like handing over the keys to your car while you wait for the buyer's EFT to clear.

In commercial practice, structuring transactions to achieve a specific legal or tax outcome is not only commonplace but often necessary. This is especially true when parties wish to avoid the regulatory...

How South Africa's cooling-off right protects businesses from hard-sell "listings" and similar direct-marketing deals.

On 02 August 2024, the High Court of the Western Cape of South Africa delivered a significant judgment involving disputes related to minor children.

South African law permits parents to register immovable property in their minor child's name, but this decision carries significant legal implications that extend far beyond the initial purchase. While the transaction offers certain estate planning and asset protection benefits, it fundamentally transfers ownership to the child and severely restricts parental control over future dealings with the property. Any subsequent sale requires court oversight, Master approval, and proceeds are typically held in trus

When a marriage unravels, the business notices first. Bank signatories go under the microscope, staff pick up whispers, a supplier asks whether your head is still in the game. Investors aren't judging your private life; they're weighing continuity risk.

It goes without saying that, in the business of insurance, there is a significant emphasis on the duty of disclosure, a foundational principle of utmost good faith.

The success of most professional athletes is fuelled by a hyper-competitive spirit—an intense drive that transcends monetary rewards, much like when Herschelle Gibbs famously "klapped the ball so lekker."

Protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial in today's competitive business environment, where intangible assets play a significant role in determining value and growth.

We have spoken about principled negotiations between start-up entrepreneurs and potential funders of the new venture in an earlier article.

As a start-up owner, protecting your brand through trade marks is crucial. However, it's important to understand the role of disclaimers in trade mark applications.

When an urgent eviction order lands without warning – especially while you are outside the country – the sense of helplessness is immediate.

It is not uncommon for parents to consider registering immovable property in the name of their minor child, particularly where the purchase is funded in cash.