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December 20, 2023ByIn

Did You Know that CV Liars Now Face Jail Time?

Did You Know that CV Liars Now Face Jail Time? “Fraud is a cancer that is crippling our country” (Supreme Court of Appeal in 2019) An all-too-common scenario in these times of high unemployment is job applicants who, desperate to be hired, lie about their qualifications on their CVs. Recent high-profile stories of fake doctors...
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December 20, 2023ByIn

The New Law on Parental Leave – A Simple Summary for Employers and Employees

The New Law on Parental Leave – A Simple Summary for Employers and Employees “The crux of the case is about unequal treatment of persons. (Extract from judgment below) The recent High Court judgment which declared unconstitutional differences between maternity, paternity, parental, adoption and surrogacy leave has received a lot of media attention, much of...
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December 14, 2023ByIn

Plan Your Estate to Protect Your Family – Two End-of-Year Questions to Ask Yourself

Plan Your Estate to Protect Your Family – Two End-of-Year Questions to Ask Yourself “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” (Songwriters Pola & Wyle) As the end of another year approaches, with its family celebrations and holidays, take the time to check that your estate plan really does ensure that your loved ones...
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Compliance Certificate
December 14, 2023ByIn

Festive Season Sellers: Start Getting Your Compliance Certificates Ready

Festive Season Sellers: Start Getting Your Compliance Certificates Ready “If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree” (Jim Rohn) It’s that time of year again – summer sunshine, happy holidaymakers in festive mode, and an upsurge in property sales. Whether seller or buyer, be aware of the various compliance certificates...
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How Does the New Divorce Act Ruling Affect You?
November 3, 2023ByIn

How Does the New Divorce Act Ruling Affect You?

How Does the New Divorce Act Ruling Affect You? Media reports of the recent Constitutional Court decision holding a section of the Divorce Act unconstitutional and giving Parliament 24 months to remedy that haven’t always been clear about who needs to be aware of this, and who doesn’t. Firstly, understand the three “marital regimes” available...
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Selling your house to a non-resident
November 3, 2023ByIn

Selling Your House to a Non-Resident

Selling Your House to a Non-Resident “Oh, I’m an alien, I’m a legal alien” (Sting’s ‘Englishman in New York’) South Africa is attractive to overseas property buyers with our world-class lifestyle, depreciated Rand, strong property registration and legal systems, and minimal restrictions against non-resident property ownership. Which is of course great news for property sellers...
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Buying a Used Car - Your Rights
November 3, 2023ByIn

Buying a Used Car – Your Rights

Buying a Used Car – Your Rights “The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller but one” (Old proverb) You buy a “pre-loved” vehicle which turns out to be a complete dud. You go back to the dealership which says “sorry, you bought it as is, not our problem”. What are your rights? Buying from...
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A Costly Case of Buyers Remorse
November 3, 2023ByIn

A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse

A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse “Caveat subscriptor” – old legal maxim meaning “Let the signer beware!’ A recent High Court decision once again highlights the dangers of signing anything without reading, understanding and fully considering it. A “Renovator’s Dream” and a case of buyer’s remorse A couple viewed a house advertised as “a renovator’s...
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Lighthouse Trust and Corporate LegalBrief Valid Will
October 5, 2023ByIn

Can a Video Call be a Valid Will?

Can a Video Call be a Valid Will? “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” (Ambrose Bierce) It may well be that in the future, we will be able to make a perfectly valid will (“Last Will and Testament”) by way of a video recording or other electronic means, but...
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Lighthouse Trust and Corporate LegalBrief Slip n Trip
October 5, 2023ByIn

Suing for a Supermarket “Slip ‘n Trip” – What Must You Prove?

Suing for a Supermarket “Slip ‘n Trip” – What Must You Prove? “The path is smooth that leadeth on to danger” (William Shakespeare) Tripping over aisle blockages or slipping on floors made slick by spillages can happen in even the best-managed supermarkets, and injured shoppers regularly turn to our courts to claim damages from shopkeepers...
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