by Pierre Rousseau | Jul 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Within South African law, a lease agreement is a binding contractual agreement that defines the relationship between a tenant and a landlord, including the respective rights, obligations and appropriate remedies of each party. A well-drafted lease agreement not only...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
After years of reliance on the 2015 edition of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (“GCC 2015”), the South African Institution of Civil Engineering introduced a new edition in September 2025 (“GCC 2025”). This updated framework aims to improve...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Estate planning is often viewed primarily as a means of ensuring that family members are provided for after one’s death. However, a carefully structured will can accomplish far more than merely distributing assets. For individuals who wish to support charitable...
by Pierre Rousseau | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The question of whether a person’s home may be sold in execution to satisfy a relatively small debt raises profound constitutional concerns in South Africa, where the right of access to adequate housing is firmly entrenched. While creditors are entitled to enforce...
by Pierre Rousseau | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The recent judgment in Parch Properties 72 (Pty) Ltd v Summervale Lifestyle Estate Owner’s Association and Others 2026 (1) SA 449 (SCA) (17 October 2025) has brought welcome clarity to the long‑standing question of whether the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of...
