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From category archives: Legal Articles

General Legal Articles

What happens if I receive a summons?

A summons is the first process for a legal claim where a Plaintiff has instituted an action against a Defendant.

Once the summons is served via Sheriff, you will have 10 days to respond with a Notice of Intention to Defend or attempt to negotiate a settlement with the Plaintiff.

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Rights of Tenants and Landlords & Unfair Discrimination

In giving effect to the rights, the Rental Housing Act, 50 of 1999 (“the Act”), was implemented to recognise the importance of rental housing and balance the rights of tenants and landlords – and to protect them from unfair practices and exploitation.

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Consequences that business face if they are not POPIA compliant

The Protection of Personal Information Act No. 3 of 2013 (“the Act”) defines in its Chapter 11 and Section’s 100 – 106 items that qualify as being POPIA non-compliant.

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POPI Act in South Africa explained by our Attorneys

The Protection of Personal Protection (POPIA) Act, 4 of 2013, has introduced recent amendments in which certain significant sections (Sections 2 to 38; 55 to 109; 111; and 114 (1), (2) and (3)) took effect from 1 July 2020.

Compliance is fully enforceable one year thereafter – 1 July 2021.

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What are the Legalities around Looting?

In South Africa, we have freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief, and opinion as stated in Section 15 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, and further provides for in Section 17, the right to peacefully assemble, unarmed to demonstrate, picket and to present petitions.

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COVID19 Vaccination - New Rules and Regulations

COVID 19 has changed the way the world operates. The pandemic has led to financial, economic, and political strain, which in turn, have altered the way human beings’ function in what we all once knew as “normality”.

Fortunately, the first vaccine has been approved and is being distributed to countries around the world.

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The Difference Between Sectional Title and Freehold / Full Title

Before looking at what makes these two types of ownership different, it’s important to understand the concept of ownership and property in the context of South African law.

Protected under our Constitution, no one may be arbitrarily deprived of their property. Though, property law is largely regulated and defined by common law principles which were inherited into our legal system.

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Purchasing Property in a Senior Living Community

Ageing is a natural part of life and it’s something we all must come to terms with. Upon retirement, many choose to down-size their living space and opt for a more affordable and secure home.

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Buying a House - Latent and Patent Defects

In South Africa, buying a property is one of the biggest decisions a person can make. However, a buyer needs to know their rights before they purchase a property so that they enter into a sale agreement that they understand.

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The Duties of a Conveyancing Attorney in South Africa

When buying a house in South Africa, we know that we must use a conveyancing attorney, but what do conveyancers actually do?

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