June 27, 2023

Traditional rites of passage: Are initiates protected?

In South Africa, rites of passage initiates go to initiation schools each year, with teenagers being the most vulnerable to the initiation. The custom has caused outrage due to the number of fatalities that […]
May 15, 2023

Follow due process, yes—but be reasonable!

Condonation for the late filing of legal documentation depends on whether the interests of justice will be served by the court granting such condonation. IN TAXPAYER M […]
May 15, 2023

Starting a business in South Africa: Legal requirements and the Companies Act

Starting a business takes careful planning and involves compliance with certain legal requirements. It is important to understand the relevant regulations and legal requirements to be […]
May 15, 2023

Render unto Caesar: Shares and the SARS slice

Whether you are a share trader or a long-term investor, when you make a profit, SARS will want its slice of the pie. Ever since biblical […]
April 24, 2023

Private prosecution: Is justice attainable even if the state fails us?

Members of the public, and specifically victims or those close to them, are often disheartened by the National Prosecuting Authority (“NPA”) and its decisions not to […]
April 24, 2023

Lenders of money are not all ‘money lenders’

Taxpayers’ actions need to back up what they claim to be. In many groups of companies, intra-group loans make sense as a way of funding the […]
April 24, 2023

Will solar power increase the value of your home?

The upfront investment is high, which you’ll want to recover when you sell.Stage 6 loadshedding is now firmly in effect, many South Africans are without power […]
March 3, 2023

Why your business should place an emphasis on building relationships

Every business in the world sells something. They sell goods or services in order to address a need or desire of a consumer, and to achieve a profit in the process (at the very least […]
March 3, 2023

10 Tips for embracing change in 2023

How to overcome ‘change fatigue’ and create a winning working environment. Let’s be honest—we’re all tired. The truth is that fatigue is a very common feeling […]
March 3, 2023

Never do things just ‘for tax purposes’

A decision based solely on tax considerations is likely to be the wrong one.“I hate tax!”  These were the words spoken by a director of one […]
May 22, 2018

The hidden cha-ching when selling your home

Selling your home involves various costs, and you may get out of your sale less than what you expected. Do these costs apply to you? *The […]
March 22, 2018

Can the future development of a property be stopped?

The provincial heritage resources authority (PHRA) granted a permit in terms of Section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 for the demolition […]
October 23, 2017

What does the Deeds Office do?

The Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. If you are planning on buying a house, […]
February 27, 2017

What is a Title Deed?

If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are […]
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