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Parking Disputes and the “Reasonable Neighbour” Test

“Wouldn’t it be nice to get on with me neighbours?” (from “Lazy Sunday” by  Small Faces) Maintaining friendly relations with the neighbours, or at least an “I’ll ignore you if you ignore…

, Employment and Labour Law

Workplace Sexual Harassment: It’s the Victim’s Perspective That Counts

“Sexual harassment is the most heinous conduct that plagues the workplace.” (Extract from the judgment below) Our courts have no tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace, stressing that, at its core,…

, General Interest

Your Top 10 (Legal) New Year’s Resolutions for 2026

“My New Year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating. I’ll start tomorrow.” (Anonymous) Most New Year’s resolutions are vague, unwritten, and destined to be forgotten in the first week of January’s hustle and…

, Property

Property Sales and Side Deals: Verbal Agreements Don’t Cut it!

“With a verbal agreement you have nothing but air.” (Author and entrepreneur Robert Ringer) 2026 opens with positive signals for our property market after last year’s encouraging GDP forecasts, a credit-rating upgrade,…

, Wills and Estate Planning

Electronic Wills Aren’t Valid: Stick to Pen and Paper

“Let’s choose executors and talk of wills.” (William Shakespeare in Richard II) You may have read one of the many online articles about an electronic will being validated recently by the High…

, Family Law

How to Fund Your Divorce if Your Spouse Can Outlitigate You

“For what is wedlock forced but a hell, An age of discord and continual strife?” (William Shakespeare in Henry VI Part I) This article is a balm for anyone unfortunate enough to…

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Can You Airbnb Your House or Apartment in a Residential Complex?

“Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” (John Stuart Mill, economist) If you are thinking of buying (or already own) a house or apartment in a residential complex with the idea of renting…

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Prescription, Procrastination, and Personal Liability for Corporate Debts

“I have heard that in war, haste can be folly, but have never seen delay that was wise.” (Sun Tzu, The Art of War) Collecting debt from a recalcitrant debtor can feel…

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Alcohol at Work: The Cough Mixture Defence

“The employer shall ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that all persons who may be directly affected by his activities are not thereby exposed to hazards to their health or safety.”…

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The AARTO National Rollout has Been Delayed – But Beware of  Scams!

“South African drivers, beware! Scammers are issuing fake traffic fines to catch you off guard! Always use AARTO approved collecting agents for your payments.” (Road Traffic Infringement Agency) The national rollout of…