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South Africans – Don’t Lose Your Own Citizenship When You Apply for Another!
, General Interest

South Africans – Don’t Lose Your Own Citizenship When You Apply for Another!

“… it cannot be said as the applicant suggests that the loss of citizenship takes place without notice and automatically as the citizen in that position has proper notice through the structure…

Employers – Walking the “Compulsory Covid-19 Jab” Tightrope
, Employment and Labour Law

Employers – Walking the “Compulsory Covid-19 Jab” Tightrope

“Employers should find a reasonable resolution that accommodates all parties where employees refuse to be vaccinated for medical and constitutional grounds” (Ministry of Employment and Labour) As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to…

What SARS Says About Crypto Assets and Tax
, Personal Finance, Tax

What SARS Says About Crypto Assets and Tax

“The future of money is digital currency” (Bill Gates) If you are thinking of buying – or have bought – any “crypto asset” such as a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, Solana…

Your Website of the Month: The Best Age to Launch a Successful Startup Is…
, Website of the Month

Your Website of the Month: The Best Age to Launch a Successful Startup Is…

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission reports (see Moneyweb article here) a record 510,000 new companies registered in 2020 – 32% up from 2019. Clearly the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic…

Estate Planning and Wills: A Checklist to Protect Your Family
, Wills and Estate Planning

Estate Planning and Wills: A Checklist to Protect Your Family

“Don’t fear death, plan for it” (Anon) Amazingly, here we are in the middle of a deadly pandemic yet still some 70% – 80% of working South Africans are said to have…

Eviction Refused – Landowners, Unlawful Occupiers and the “Just and Equitable” Test
, Property

Eviction Refused – Landowners, Unlawful Occupiers and the “Just and Equitable” Test

“PIE recognises that in appropriate circumstances the right to full exercise of ownership must give way, in the interest of justice and equity, to the right of vulnerable persons to a home.”…

A Million Rand Warning: Act When Employees Reach Retirement Age
, Employment and Labour Law

A Million Rand Warning: Act When Employees Reach Retirement Age

“Retirement is for people who don’t like their jobs” (Paul McCartney) Many employees reaching “retirement age” (often set at 60 or 65) are not ready to retire. Perhaps they need to carry…

Don’t Risk Consequential “Loss of Profits” Damages: Check Your Contracts and Insurance!
, Delict and Civil Claims

Don’t Risk Consequential “Loss of Profits” Damages: Check Your Contracts and Insurance!

“Consequential Loss: This is loss not directly caused by the insured event, but is an indirect result of the event. This is loss or damage that was not foreseen by the insurer…

Your Website of the Month: Start a New Business Fast and Lean
, Business, Website of the Month

Your Website of the Month: Start a New Business Fast and Lean

The COVID-19 pandemic has closed many doors, but it has also levelled many playing fields and opened up a slew of new business opportunities. If you are one of the many budding…

Employee Looting and Strike Violence: When Is Dismissal Fair?
, Employment and Labour Law

Employee Looting and Strike Violence: When Is Dismissal Fair?

Employee looting and/or violence can take place during strike action or it can occur during non-workplace incidents such as the recent looting and public disorder sprees. In both cases employers need to…