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...
by Pierre Rousseau | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Constitutional Court has recently delivered a significant judgment reaffirming that customary marriages and civil marriages hold equal legal status. Importantly, the Court clarified the implications and validity of antenuptial contracts within the context of...
by Pierre Rousseau | Apr 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Purchasing a property at an auction often feels like a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity, with the thrill of competitive bidding, the possibility of securing a bargain, and the pressure of acting quickly. However, beneath this excitement lies a complex legal and...
