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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

03 June 2025

Think you're safe sprinting through a public race? A recent court ruling says otherwise. Find out how one runner's collision... turned into a costly legal lesson—and what it means for every athlete on public routes.

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Bypassing the National Credit Act may come back to bite you

02 June 2025

Think you can sidestep credit laws with ‘friendly’ loans or sneaky deals? Think again. Discover why trying to outsmart the... National Credit Act could lead to costly surprises you never saw coming.

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Cybercrime on the rise in property transactions

02 June 2025

As property transactions increasingly rely on electronic communication, buyers and sellers are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. This article outlines... simple, effective steps to help protect against digital threats during the buying and selling process.

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Competition Commission guidelines on internal restructuring

30 May 2025

Thinking of reshuffling your company’s structure? The Competition Commission has just released clear guidelines on when internal changes could count... as mergers, and when you need to notify them. Don’t get caught off guard; find out what the new rules mean for your business.

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No foot to stand on: “Voetstoots” and the cost of concealing defects

30 May 2025

Think ‘voetstoots’ means you're off the hook as a seller? Think again. A recent court ruling draws the line between... misrepresentation and legal immunity.

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New Housing Act: What homeowners and builders must know

30 May 2025

Planning to build, renovate, or buy a home? This new Act could impact your plans—and your rights. Here's what you... need to know.

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Unsafe grounds: Can schools be held liable for sports injuries?

06 May 2025

What happens when your child gets injured at school? Who is responsible for their safety? In this article, we examine... whether a school can be held liable for injuries sustained by a pupil during school activities. 

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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

03 June 2025

Think you're safe sprinting through a public race? A recent court ruling says otherwise. Find out how one runner's collision... turned into a costly legal lesson—and what it means for every athlete on public routes.

READ MORE
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Bypassing the National Credit Act may come back to bite you

02 June 2025

Think you can sidestep credit laws with ‘friendly’ loans or sneaky deals? Think again. Discover why trying to outsmart the... National Credit Act could lead to costly surprises you never saw coming.

READ MORE
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Article

Cybercrime on the rise in property transactions

02 June 2025

As property transactions increasingly rely on electronic communication, buyers and sellers are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. This article outlines... simple, effective steps to help protect against digital threats during the buying and selling process.

READ MORE
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Article

Competition Commission guidelines on internal restructuring

30 May 2025

Thinking of reshuffling your company’s structure? The Competition Commission has just released clear guidelines on when internal changes could count... as mergers, and when you need to notify them. Don’t get caught off guard; find out what the new rules mean for your business.

READ MORE
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Article

No foot to stand on: “Voetstoots” and the cost of concealing defects

30 May 2025

Think ‘voetstoots’ means you're off the hook as a seller? Think again. A recent court ruling draws the line between... misrepresentation and legal immunity.

READ MORE
50
Article

New Housing Act: What homeowners and builders must know

30 May 2025

Planning to build, renovate, or buy a home? This new Act could impact your plans—and your rights. Here's what you... need to know.

READ MORE
40
Article

Unsafe grounds: Can schools be held liable for sports injuries?

06 May 2025

What happens when your child gets injured at school? Who is responsible for their safety? In this article, we examine... whether a school can be held liable for injuries sustained by a pupil during school activities. 

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How you can get fired for airing an opinion on WhatsApp

15 September 2022

With the prevalence of social media and platforms for sharing information, is it possible that you can get fired for... a post or group message you made?

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To post or not to post? When is privacy violated?

21 March 2022

Your neighbour has been piling heaps of rubbish on his sidewalk. You’ve raised the issue with him but to no... avail. Now you’ve taken photos of the mess and want to post them on Facebook to try and get other neighbours to also put pressure on him to clean up the mess. However, you pause and wonder about whether you can post the photos and identify your neighbour. Is it an invasion of privacy, or in the public interest?

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How to get a protection order against your harassing ex

15 September 2019

I have an ex who is harassing me in person and on social media after we broke up a few... weeks ago. The more I make it clear to him that we are done the more aggressive he gets and the uglier comments he makes on social media. I’m really scared to go out and run into him and I am so ashamed of everything he is saying on social media. I want him to stop, but I don’t have the money to go and see a lawyer. Can you tell me what to do?

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How binding is a social media announcement?

14 July 2017

I recently responded to a Facebook post of a breeder selling puppies. I messaged the breeder, indicating that I wanted... one of the puppies and would pay the price. We communicated through Facebook and agreed on a date for me to pick up the puppy and pay the price in cash. When I went to pick up the puppy, the breeder told me that all the puppies had been sold. He said that because there was no contract and we were just messaging he had sold it to someone else on a first come basis. Surely he couldn’t just sell the puppy to someone else?

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Regulating social media abuse in the workplace

08 March 2017

I have a growing concern not only about the time my employees are spending on social media sites but also... about the risks for my business if an employee should not conduct themselves appropriately whilst online. How do I strike a fair balance as an employer between allowing social media use and protecting my business interests?

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