by Pierre Rousseau | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Living in a sectional title complex is great, but it can get confusing when something breaks. Who’s responsible — you or the body corporate? Here’s the simple breakdown: The 2 main types of property in a scheme – Your Section – This is your unit as...
by Pierre Rousseau | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The latest dispute concerning access to former President Jacob Zuma’s tax information has prompted many taxpayers to ask whether any privacy remains in relation to information submitted to the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”). While the...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jul 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Does The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 govern residential lease agreements? The Supreme Court of Appeal answered it definitively in Els v Venter and Another [2025] ZASCA 163, handed down on 27 October 2025. This article outlines the facts of the case and explains...
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...
