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Phrase itâ„¢. Own itâ„¢.

25 March 2026

Can influencers own their signature sayings? As AI makes imitation easier, we explore how South African law protects catchphrases.

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Your will may need a passport!

25 March 2026

Own assets abroad? A South African will alone may not protect them. Find out how to avoid delays, taxes, and... legal headaches.

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Labour law in the age of AI   

24 March 2026

As digital disruption and AI reshape work, here’s how employers can stay compliant with labour law.

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Before the hammer falls: Key tips for auction buyers

24 March 2026

Think before you bid! Auction homes may look like a steal, but hidden debts, “as is” conditions, and eviction risks... can cost more than the hammer hits.

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AI is rewriting the M&A playbook

24 March 2026

AI is changing both what gets bought in mergers & acquisitions and how deals get done. 

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Marriage, Farming and the Future: Why Your Antenuptial Contract Matters More Than You Think

11 March 2026

How Your Antenuptial Contract Affects Your Farm and FamilyOn a farm, decisions last. A misplaced fence or poor planning can... affect productivity for years. An antenuptial contract (ANC) is no different. Often signed quickly during wedding preparations, it can quietly determine the future of a farm, a family, and a legacy.

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Phrase itâ„¢. Own itâ„¢.

25 March 2026

Can influencers own their signature sayings? As AI makes imitation easier, we explore how South African law protects catchphrases.

READ MORE
54
Article

Your will may need a passport!

25 March 2026

Own assets abroad? A South African will alone may not protect them. Find out how to avoid delays, taxes, and... legal headaches.

READ MORE
61
Article

Labour law in the age of AI   

24 March 2026

As digital disruption and AI reshape work, here’s how employers can stay compliant with labour law.

READ MORE
57
Article

Before the hammer falls: Key tips for auction buyers

24 March 2026

Think before you bid! Auction homes may look like a steal, but hidden debts, “as is” conditions, and eviction risks... can cost more than the hammer hits.

READ MORE
50
Article

AI is rewriting the M&A playbook

24 March 2026

AI is changing both what gets bought in mergers & acquisitions and how deals get done. 

READ MORE
50
Article

Marriage, Farming and the Future: Why Your Antenuptial Contract Matters More Than You Think

11 March 2026

How Your Antenuptial Contract Affects Your Farm and FamilyOn a farm, decisions last. A misplaced fence or poor planning can... affect productivity for years. An antenuptial contract (ANC) is no different. Often signed quickly during wedding preparations, it can quietly determine the future of a farm, a family, and a legacy.

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When levies rise: What owners must know

04 March 2026

What every sectional title owner should understand before paying more.

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Developers caught off guard with sectional title costs

31 October 2024

In a recent ruling, the KZN High Court clarified that developers holding a real right of extension are   responsible for... contributing to the maintenance costs of sectional title schemes.

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Outstanding charges, body corporates and sales in execution

27 June 2024

Recently our Supreme Court of Appeal had to consider whether a purchaser was entitled to only pay for outstanding levies... of a sectional title property that was sold in an execution sale or also the other outstanding charges such as water, sewerage etc. where the terms of the execution sale only required payment of the outstanding levies. In effect, the court had to consider whether a body corporate could be forced to accept a lesser amount because of the terms of a sale in execution.

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Businesses, body corporates, and the right to electricity

27 June 2024

Can a business enforce its right to receive electricity if the body corporate under which that business falls fails to... pay its service fees to the municipality? 

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When must I pay my increased sectional title levy?

29 May 2024

Body corporates charge levies and unit owners are obliged to pay such levies. But what if a body corporate increases... levies? When does the unit owner become responsible for paying such increased levies?

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Body corporates and access to information. What are the rules of engagement?

29 May 2024

Unit owners in a sectional title may from time to time feel that the body corporate is not managing the... scheme effectively or correctly. Whether such belief is legitimate or not, often comes down to the information that the owners have access to which can prove or allay fears of mismanagement. But, how do unit owners access information often under the control of the body corporate?

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