Posted on 1/31/2025 3:19 PM By Cor van Deventer
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has announced a significant overhaul of the province’s vehicle number plate system, with new security measures aimed at reducing crime and improving law enforcement efficiency.
Posted on 1/31/2025 2:30 PM By Cor van Deventer
The Automobile Association (AA) has reignited the debate on a zero-tolerance alcohol policy for drivers in South Africa, advocating for a complete ban on alcohol consumption before driving.
Posted on 1/30/2025 1:18 PM By Cor van Deventer
One of the most significant changes in recent years is the formal recognition of cryptocurrency as a financial product under South African law. This means crypto transactions, including buying, selling, and earning digital assets, are subject to financial regulations and tax in South Africa.
Posted on 1/30/2025 12:29 PM By Cor van Deventer
A living will is a document that sets out a person’s medical treatment preferences in situations where they can no longer communicate their wishes. It is particularly relevant in cases of severe illness, injury, or terminal conditions where life-sustaining interventions may be required.
Posted on 1/15/2025 1:53 PM By Cor van Deventer
Mental incapacity occurs when an individual is unable to make informed decisions or manage their affairs due to a diminished cognitive or psychological state. This may result from conditions such as dementia, brain injury, or severe mental illness.
Posted on 1/13/2025 5:39 PM By Cor van Deventer
Approved building plans are not legally required to transfer ownership of a property in South Africa. But that doesn’t mean they won’t become important. In fact, in many cases, not having approved plans can hold up the sale — or cost someone a lot of money.
Posted on 1/12/2025 1:29 PM By Cor van Deventer
Between municipal rates, attorney fees, compliance certificates, and transfer duty, it’s easy to feel lost in a sea of line items. And if you’re not clear on who’s responsible for each cost, you could end up making assumptions that stall — or even sink — the deal.
Posted on 1/10/2025 1:53 PM By Cor van Deventer
Writing a will is about more than listing who gets what. It’s about ensuring your wishes are enforceable, fair, and considerate of your family's needs and future challenges. Before drafting a will with your attorney, spend time thinking through various important considerations.
Posted on 1/10/2025 1:46 PM By Cor van Deventer
In South Africa, the type of marriage contract you choose is more than just a legal formality. It can affect everything from how you manage your finances together to how assets are divided in the event of divorce. The choice you make will shape your financial future, and that’s why it's essential to understand all your options before you say "I do."
Posted on 1/9/2025 4:22 PM By Cor van Deventer
A sectional title Scheme is a form of property ownership where a number of people can simultaneously own a piece of land, on which multi-level apartment blocks (flats), townhouses, duets and other developments with shared facilities and areas are built.