by Pierre Rousseau | May 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sectional title owners behind on their levies and utility bills may find themselves in the dark—literally. In a significant Johannesburg High Court ruling, it was confirmed that a body corporate has the legal right to disconnect the electricity supply of owners in...
by Pierre Rousseau | May 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Navigating the ins and outs of credit agreements under the National Credit Act (NCA) can feel like walking through legal quicksand. One wrong clause or overlooked procedure, and your entire case could come undone. A recent SCA judgment shows just how critical it is to...
by Pierre Rousseau | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
A recent Chief Registrar’s Circular has shed light on the challenges of determining the correct transaction date for divorce-related property transfers—especially when settlement agreements are amended after the divorce. In this article, we look at the current...
by Pierre Rousseau | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
A car balloon payment may not be quite as festive as it sounds! Consumers often don’t consider the down-the-road impact of a balloon payment and opt for a lower car instalment now with the worry of the balloon payment left for the future. In this article, we look at...
by Pierre Rousseau | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Accountable Institutions are key role players in the fight against terrorist financing, money laundering and financial crimes. With extensive obligations placed on Accountable Institutions in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FIC Act”),...
by Pierre Rousseau | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a recent judgment, our courts were required to consider whether a consumer who suffered personal injuries from a hazardous product was entitled to approach a court directly or had first to exhaust the remedies provided for in the Consumer Protection Act. In this...
