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When Bond Clauses Sink Sales
, Property

When Bond Clauses Sink Sales

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success” (Alexander Graham Bell) You sell your house, give the signed sale agreement to your attorney, and wait to get paid out as soon…

Dismissed: The Butcher Who Went to Work With COVID-19

Dismissed: The Butcher Who Went to Work With COVID-19

“The facts of this case are indeed extraordinary. They are indicative of the need for more to be done at both the workplace and in our communities, in ensuring that employers, employees,…

Can You Change Your Marital Regime After Marriage?
, Family Law

Can You Change Your Marital Regime After Marriage?

“A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it” (John Steinbeck) One of the most important decisions you must make before you marry is…

Your Website of the Month: Teamwork Tips from My Octopus Teacher
, Website of the Month

Your Website of the Month: Teamwork Tips from My Octopus Teacher

“So, you thought that My Octopus Teacher was there to teach us about cephalopods; its real message is about the value of teamwork and what we can achieve if we work together.”…

Landlord Liable for a Tragic “Freak” Flood Drowning

Landlord Liable for a Tragic “Freak” Flood Drowning

“Nature has the ability to spring a surprise when least expected” (extract from the judgment below) A recent High Court decision dealing with the tragic drowning of a toddler highlights once again…

Employers: Beware the “Casual Worker” Myth!
, Employment and Labour Law

Employers: Beware the “Casual Worker” Myth!

Employees in South Africa enjoy strong protections under a raft of laws such as the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Employment Equity Act (EEA).…

Companies: Are Restraints of Trade Valid in a Time of Covid?

Companies: Are Restraints of Trade Valid in a Time of Covid?

“For him to be forced out of a career of choice to start working in a different field at a time when many businesses are closing down, retrenchments and lay-offs being commonplace…

Extended: The Rights of Grieving Parents to Choose Burial After Pregnancy Loss
, Family Law

Extended: The Rights of Grieving Parents to Choose Burial After Pregnancy Loss

Expectant parents who lose a pregnancy before 26 weeks (the age set by the Births and Deaths Registration Act (BADRA) in its definition of “still-born”) have until now had no right to…

Your Website of the Month: Protecting Yourself and Your Business in Flu Season 2021
, Website of the Month

Your Website of the Month: Protecting Yourself and Your Business in Flu Season 2021

Flu season is upon us again, and it is not to be underestimated with between 7,000 and 12,000 flu-related deaths historically reported in South Africa every season. Whether or not this year’s…

Who Gets the House on Divorce?
, Family Law, Property

Who Gets the House on Divorce?

“I am a marvellous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house” (seven-times-divorced actress Zsa Zsa Gabor) Historically 44% of South African marriages have ended in divorce, and there…