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Optimising director strategies during provisional liquidation in South Africa
When a South African company faces provisional liquidation, it's a pivotal moment filled with challenges yet also, ripe with strategic opportunities. This phase is crucial, not just for the survival of the company but also for directors to navigate legal complexities...
New divorce law comes into effect for Muslim marriages
The Divorce Amendment Bill has been signed into law, bringing changes to Muslim divorces in South Africa. Divorce Act was unconstitutional The amendment to the Divorce Act of 1979 follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court in the case of Women’s Legal Centre Trust v...
Hague Abduction Applications: Seeking the return of children wrongfully removed or retained
The Hague Abduction Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction of 1 December 1983 (“Hague Abduction Convention”) is a multilateral treaty that makes provision for the expeditious return of a child. This is applicable to those children who were...
Relocating with a minor child: Is consent required for moving to another country?
Are you divorced or newly separated from your partner and wish to get a fresh start elsewhere? It might be complicated with a minor child in the equation, but here’s all you need to know regarding relocating with a minor child. What does the Children's Act say? With...
Caring for your pet after your passing
It goes without saying that our pets are part of the family. As such, just as one would make provision for the wellbeing of their surviving human family members, it is imperative that one’s pet’s wellbeing is also considered. According to The Emma Animal Rescue...
City of Cape Town small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) requirements
In these periodically dark times of load shedding, citizens find themselves seeking alternative measures of power generation which has led to a rise in purchases of small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems such as solar installations and on-grid inverters. In...
Sections of the Divorce Act declared unconstitutional
A Pretoria High Court Order was affirmed by the South African Constitutional Court on October 10, 2023, where it was determined that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is unconstitutional and invalid insofar as it limits the application of Section 7(3) of the Divorce...
Is your Will valid?
Two things in life are certain – death and taxes. When we die, we have one last chance to do what we want with our belongings (our Estate), but only if a valid Will is in place. Let’s look at the requirements of a valid Will and other related aspects like competency,...
The importance of proper recordkeeping in commercial recoveries
As legal professionals, we have seen firsthand the importance of keeping proper records when it comes to commercial recoveries from debtors. Keeping accurate and up-to-date records can make the process of recovering debts from delinquent customers significantly easier...
The validity of forfeiture clauses in South African law: Balancing buyer and seller interests in agreement cancellations
In various contractual agreements, including real estate transactions, it is common to encounter clauses that stipulate the forfeiture of a buyer's deposit if the agreement is cancelled. These clauses play a crucial role in South African law, ensuring that both buyers...