Business failures are unfortunately expected to increase significantly, with our pre-existing economic woes now multiplied many times over by the pandemic and its knock-on effects. As a company director you will know how vital it is to avoid any suggestion of reckless trading or of trading in insolvent circumstances, and if your business shows signs...Continue Reading
Even when the COVID-19 pandemic finally starts easing off and social distancing is no longer the norm in our business and private lives, we will continue to benefit hugely from being able to enter into contracts and to complete important documents remotely. It’s important for us all to understand how our laws enable that, to...Continue Reading
Some businesses are flying with the many new opportunities presented to them by the lockdown crisis, but many others now face serious cash flow and liquidity problems. Now more than ever directors need to be keenly aware of their ongoing obligations in terms of the Companies Act. “Better safe than sorry” (wise old proverb) The...Continue Reading
Domestic Violence and the Lockdown: Your Personalised Safety Plan South Africa’s plague of domestic violence against women and children has taken on a whole new dimension with the COVID-19 pandemic and its resultant “stay at home” lockdown. Those most vulnerable now face both a much higher risk of abuse, and reduced avenues of escape. “Preamble...Continue Reading
Unemployed, Can’t Pay Bond and Credit Instalments? “Credit Life Insurance” May Save You In these hard times many of us will be finding it hard to keep up with bond and other credit agreement instalments. Both employees and their employers should be aware of a possible lifeline here in the form of “credit life insurance”...Continue Reading
Lockdown! Nuisance neighbours “You can be a good neighbour only if you have good neighbours” (Howard E. Koch) It looks as if we will still be under “restricted movement” orders for a while – even when we finally get down to Alert Level 2 and who knows when that will be. Tensions between neighbours are...Continue Reading
Property Sellers – Prepare for SPLUMA Although the final timing on (and details of) this are not yet clear, you need to be aware of the possibility that you will soon need to lodge before transfer a formal “SPLUMA” (Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act) certificate of compliance. Many factors can delay your property...Continue Reading
Divorce in a Time of Lockdown – What Grounds Can You Rely On? The National Lockdown has thrown together many couples not used to spending “24/7” time in each other’s company. Relationships will have strengthened for many couples, but others will be struggling. The fears, anxieties and money worries now looming over us all certainly...Continue Reading
In Times of Great Change, Make Sure Your Will is Updated! “Death always comes without knocking” (Margaret Atwood) Particularly in these times of pandemic, deadly infections and uncertainty, no one can ever say with any confidence that we will still be alive tomorrow, or next month, or next year. Now more than ever having a...Continue Reading
Leases, Contracts and COVID-19: What is Force Majeure? The COVID-19 crisis has changed everything. Our personal lives have been upended and our businesses hit hard. And with many businesses operating out of leased premises, a great many landlords and tenants are asking themselves what happens if the crisis leaves a tenant unable to pay the...Continue Reading
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