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Unlocking the mystery: The legal validity of customary marriages in South Africa revealed
Since the new dawn of democracy, customary law has become an integral part of the legal system of the new dispensation, its legitimate status is evident from the various provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (The Constitution). Sections...
A trustee’s important role
Trusts are invaluable instruments for securing your legacy and planning for a prosperous future. At the core of every successful trust lies the trustee – an individual entrusted with the profound responsibility of managing assets for the benefit of others. Being a...
What builders, developers and agents need to know about the new Housing Consumer Protection Act
The Housing Consumer Protection Act, 25 of 2024, is set to replace the existing Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act, 9 of 1998. While not yet in effect, the commencement of this new legislation is expected imminently, ushering in a more robust regulatory...
Unmarried fathers’ rights in South Africa: Care and contact explained
In modern South Africa, family structures are evolving, and many couples choose to have children out of wedlock. While married fathers automatically acquire full parental rights and responsibilities, unmarried fathers may face challenges in securing their rights to...
NB!! Lodgement of Form LLL in the Deeds Office
Following amendments made to the Regulations to the Deeds Registries Act published on 5 March 2025, the Deeds Office now requires Form LLL to be lodged “for statistical and land audit purposes relating to land ownership in South Africa”. The newly amended Regulation...
Rule 43 applications in South Africa: A crucial mechanism in divorce proceedings
Divorce is often a turbulent and emotionally charged process. For couples in South Africa, navigating through the legal aspects of divorce can be particularly challenging, especially when disputes over finances and childcare arise. Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of...
Notarial authentication of documents by a Notary Public in South Africa
The process of notarial authentication of documents is an essential legal service offered by a notary public. Whether one is emigrating, engaged in an international transaction, or has interests abroad, notarial authentication of documents is required by certain...
Notary services: when do I need them?
A Notary Public is a specialist attorney who is legally empowered to officially witness signatures, administer oaths, certify the validity of documents, and perform a wide range of administrative functions of national and international nature, including the drafting...
What are the legal steps a landlord in South Africa must follow to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent?
The legal steps to evicting a non-paying client are governed by the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999, the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998, and the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. The law that governs landlord-tenant...
Understanding tenants’ rights and penalties for early lease termination in South Africa
A tenant wants to break their lease agreement early due to a job relocation, but the landlord insists on enforcing the full term of the lease. What are the tenant's rights under South African law if they need to terminate a lease early due to a job relocation, and...