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Buying property in a Trust: some pros and cons
A trust is a legal entity which is created by a founder and which can (amongst other things) purchase and own property. Once a trust is created, all assets are placed into it by either the founder donating assets to it or by the entity itself purchasing or otherwise...
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Thinking of setting up a Trust?
Trusts can be created for a number of reasons which include estate planning and succession, for reasons of wealth and asset protection, and also as a broad-based share ownership scheme in companies. What is a Trust? Section 1 of the Income Tax Act No 58 of 1962...
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Are your tenants not paying rent?
Landlords are understandably stressed about outstanding rental payments that are due from a tenant. Tenants living rent-free can lead to huge problems for landlords as most rely on these payments to meet other financial obligations. Fortunately, all hope is not lost...
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How POPIA will affect your business
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) provides for conditions that businesses need to follow in order to process personal information lawfully. The purpose of the Act is to ensure that personal information is secure, and protect individuals against...
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Defamation and social media
Our attorneys have written before about defamation and the right to recourse. This article serves to supplement the theoretical legal framework for recourse for defamation with claims arising primarily from the use of social media. Promoting hate speech on Facebook In...
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Foreign marriages and divorce: what does the law say?
In the past, when people were mostly confined to single jurisdictions, actions – such as divorces – were administered in a fairly trouble-free manner. In today’s mobile world, our borders have become porous and international marriages have become increasingly more...
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Disciplinary action based on an employee’s social media conduct
Social media is used by many to express their own personal and private views on various topics. As much as freedom of expression, including freedom of speech is a constitutional right, there are reasonable limitations thereto which must be observed especially on...
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Unfair labour practices in the workplace
Unfair labour practices in the workplace are governed by S186(2) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA). It is important for employees to understand this provision in order to effectively exercise their right to fair labour practices in terms of Section 23 of the...
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Update on the Land Expropriation Bill
The Expropriation Bill 2020 was gazetted and submitted to parliament for review last year. This Bill, alongside amending of Section 25 of the Constitution, will allow expropriation without compensation in South Africa for the first time. On 24 and 25 March 2021,...
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What are the costs involved in buying and selling immovable property?
Buying or selling property can be overwhelming, more so, when you do not know what to expect.Our attorneys outline the expenses which may arise for both the seller and purchaser to assist you in preparing for the unknown.
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