by Pierre Rousseau | Feb 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most families only think about executor fees when someone passes away, and the uncertainty often adds strain during an already difficult time. People worry about estate administration costs, delays at the Master’s Office, and whether the executor’s fee will reduce...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
The rise of digital transformation has brought electronic document signing platforms to the forefront, making it easier to sign contracts and important documents remotely. But are these digital signatures legally binding? Let’s break it down. ...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
WhatsApp and similar messaging platforms have become a staple of modern communication and, increasingly, also business communication. But, viewing these platforms as informal and not binding could be dangerous, as the recent case of Gerritsen Trading CC t/a Gerritsen...
by Pierre Rousseau | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you own property in a sectional title, there are new rules governing how your community can issue fines. The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) has introduced a new Consolidated Practice Directive 1 of 2025, which provides clearer standards for handling fines...
by Pierre Rousseau | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
When a dog on private property behaves aggressively toward people lawfully on the premises, questions arise about whether the dog can be leashed or even impounded to protect public safety, even within the bounds of private property. This issue was central to...
by Pierre Rousseau | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Estate planning is often viewed through a purely legal or financial lens. However, at its core, it is a profoundly human process, one that intimately involves family relationships, dynamics, and communication. In South Africa, where cultural diversity and complex...
