“When cognitive capacities are the focus, the 70s are the new 50s.” (IMF) Fake news articles suggesting that South Africa was implementing a new standard retirement age policy, supposedly from
Tag: Contract
BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 MillionBFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million
“My word is my bond.” (Once the motto of 16th-century merchants, adopted by ’90s hip-hop artists, and now tossed around by duelling politicians)Many people are unaware that there are just
When Does a Property Defect Justify Cancellation? A Costly Case of Buyer’s RemorseWhen Does a Property Defect Justify Cancellation? A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse
“Look before you leap.” (Wise old proverb) Imagine sealing the deal on your dream property, only to wake up at 3 a.m. beset by sudden doubts. Thoughts like “Can we
Why You Should Check That Your Estate Agent is Registered With the PPRAWhy You Should Check That Your Estate Agent is Registered With the PPRA
Why You Should Check That Your Estate Agent is Registered With the PPRA “All that glisters is not gold” (William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice) Buying or selling a home
Budget 2.0: A Mixed Bag, With Good News for PropertyBudget 2.0: A Mixed Bag, With Good News for Property
“Good in parts” (Like the curate’s egg) Transfer duty threshold increased by 10% You pay no transfer duty if the property you are buying sells for less than the set
Effective 1 March 2025: New National Minimum WageEffective 1 March 2025: New National Minimum Wage
Effective 1 March 2025: New National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2025 by 4.4% from R27,58 per
From the Horse’s Mouth: “Should You Use AI for Legal Advice?”From the Horse’s Mouth: “Should You Use AI for Legal Advice?”
“If you didn’t hear it from the horse’s mouth, it came from the other end of the horse.” (Anon) The rapid rise of AI is hard to ignore. DeepSeek’s AI
Mortgage Bond Arrears: Can You Challenge a Certificate of Balance?Mortgage Bond Arrears: Can You Challenge a Certificate of Balance?
“O, I do not like that paying back.” (Falstaff, in Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I) A standard clause in loan agreements, suretyships and the like is the “certificate of balance”
Can You Sign an Affidavit Over Zoom?Can You Sign an Affidavit Over Zoom?
“These technological developments would have seemed far-fetched and science fiction a brief few years ago.” (Extract from judgment below) It’s an important question – the invalidity of an affidavit could