“The big print giveth and the fine print taketh away.” (Tom Waits) You have almost certainly signed a disclaimer at some point. A waiver before a trail run, an indemnity
Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or ElseBodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else
“Good rules make good neighbours.” (Old proverb, updated) The many benefits of living in a residential complex come, naturally enough, with obligations as well as rights. With its innate potential
Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the LineBad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For
Beyond Your Will: Leaving a LegacyBeyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy
“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” (Peter Strople, former Dell Computer Corporation director) Leave a personal legacy, not just a financial one We all
Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think AgainConsidering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again
“The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” (Evan Esar) Body corporates face a familiar problem. Owners fall into arrears. Levies go unpaid.
Director Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your RiskDirector Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your Risk
“Knowledge is power.” (Sir Francis Bacon) Being a company director carries not only rewards but also risks that you need to manage carefully. In particular, you are held by the
Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?
“It is a comfortable feeling to know that you stand on your own ground. Land is about the only thing that can’t fly away.” (English novelist Anthony Trollope) With interest
New National Minimum WageNew National Minimum Wage
Effective 1 March 2026 The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2026 by 5% from R28,79 per hour to R30,23 per
Welcome to the Team!Welcome to the Team!
We are proud to welcome Zane Austin van Heerden to Nieuwoudt-Du Plessis Inc. as an admitted attorney. Zane holds an LLB degree from Walter Sisulu University (2021). He brings with
Choose Your Conveyancer with Care! Choose Your Conveyancer with Care!
A Cautionary Tale of “Fraud Unravels All” “Fraud unravels property transactions even where innocent third parties are involved.” (Extract from judgment) Congratulations, you’re the proud new owner of your dream