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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
60
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
55
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
49
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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Filter: Levies
Unpaid levies? Lights out: Court empowers Body Corporates

06 May 2025

Sectional title owners behind on their levies and utility bills may find themselves in the dark—literally. We unpack the implications... of an illuminating High Court judgment.

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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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Sectional Title body corporates, and Covid-19

10 July 2020

I live in a small sectional title scheme and am on the body corporate. We have tried to comply as... much as possible with the Covid-19 regulations but am unsure about what we may or may not do in this time. Is it possible to get some guidance in this regard?

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When do the levies of a sectional owner increase after an extension of their unit?

16 October 2019

I live in a sectional title scheme and pay levies according to the participation quota of my unit. However, a... number of unit owners have recently extended their units and although the body corporate has approved such extensions, I know the sectional plans have not been amended. So now although their units are larger the owners are still paying the same levies. When must the body corporate increase their levies?

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