Legal Articles

Estate agent commission in South Africa is not fixed by law. It varies widely based on the agent, the mandate agreement, the market conditions, and, crucially, what the seller agrees to upfront. This creates both an opportunity and a risk: sellers can often negotiate better terms, but they can also find themselves locked into unfavourable commission arrangements.

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The building at 101 Rissik Street, which has housed the Johannesburg Deeds Office for years, has been in a state of disrepair for some time. The situation escalated in April 2024 when a sewage leak flooded the basement, prompting widespread outcry and renewed pressure from the legal profession for decisive action.

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Company liquidation is a formal legal process used to wind up a business. It involves selling off the company’s assets, using the proceeds to pay off creditors, and ultimately deregistering the company.

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The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 confirm a modest improvement in the financial disposition of South African households, mainly due to three cuts of 25 basis points each in the repo rate between September 2024 and January 2025. 

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For many couples, the family home represents far more than bricks and mortar. It holds memories, a sense of security, and emotional significance — especially when children are involved.

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When parents separate or divorce, decisions about where a child will live, who will care for them, and how they will be supported are among the most difficult and emotionally charged.

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Divorce is one of the most emotionally and legally significant events a person can experience. Beyond the personal and family upheaval, it also involves a structured legal process that must be carefully followed to formally end a marriage in South Africa.

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An antenuptial contract is a legal agreement signed by two people before they get married. In South Africa, it serves to change the default legal consequences that would otherwise apply to their marriage under the Marriage Act and Matrimonial Property Act.

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When you apply for rezoning, you’re asking the municipality to approve a different use than what’s currently allowed. For example, turning a single residential stand into a multi-unit development site, converting a house into a set of offices, or changing a farm portion into suburban residential land.

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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) plays a central role in reviewing and approving any subdivision or conversion of farmland. Their mandate isn’t commercial—it’s agricultural sustainability. This means land that is suitable for farming is automatically viewed as a strategic resource.

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