by Pierre Rousseau | Jan 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
“One of the residents of the sectional title scheme I live in, constantly parks his vehicle in the parking bays designated for visitors. This is frustrating as there is limited visitors parking and often visitors are forced to park outside the scheme which is...
by Pierre Rousseau | Dec 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
In November 2013, the employee was charged with: Being absent for 17 days between 30 August and 5 November; Breaching the employer’s policy by failing to inform his manager of his absence; Insolence towards a superior; and Insubordination in that he refused to attend...
by Pierre Rousseau | Dec 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Wikipedia’s definition of mediation is “a structured, interactive process where an impartial third-party assists disputing parties in resolving conflict through the use of specialised communication and negotiation techniques”. Mediation, when utilised in law, is a...
by Pierre Rousseau | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
“In our sectional title scheme, it has become clear that many of the structures on the common property have been poorly built and are defective. However, the body corporate is uncertain whether it can take action against the developer for these defects and accordingly...
by Pierre Rousseau | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
“I’m a minority shareholder in a company that has been approached by a buyer willing to buy out all the shareholders. Because of Covid-19 the company has suffered financially and I know that the shareholders holding more than 75% of the company will want to accept the...
by Pierre Rousseau | Oct 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
There has been a lot of speculation whether business rescue is indeed the way forward for struggling companies and whether it is indeed a viable option which is provided for by the Companies Act No. of 71 of 2008 (“Companies Act”). This speculation surrounding...