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Legal Speak Made Easy: “Beneficiary”, “Heir” or “Legatee”?
Legal Speak Made Easy “Beneficiary”, “Heir” or “Legatee”? Commonly used interchangeably in the context of wills and estate planning, these terms do in fact carry different meanings, and the...
The AARTO National Rollout has Been Delayed – But Beware of Scams!
The AARTO National Rollout has Been Delayed – But Beware of Scams! “South African drivers, beware! Scammers are issuing fake traffic fines to catch you off guard! Always use AARTO approved...
Alcohol at Work: The Cough Mixture Defence
Alcohol at Work: The Cough Mixture Defence “The employer shall ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that all persons who may be directly affected by his activities are not thereby exposed to...
Prescription, Procrastination, and Personal Liability for Corporate Debts
Prescription, Procrastination, and Personal Liability for Corporate Debts “I have heard that in war, haste can be folly, but have never seen delay that was wise.” (Sun Tzu, The Art of War)...
Can You Airbnb Your House or Apartment in a Residential Complex?
Can You Airbnb Your House or Apartment in a Residential Complex? “Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” (John Stuart Mill, economist) If you are thinking of buying (or already own) a house or...
Legal Speak Made Easy: “Title Deed”
Legal Speak Made Easy: “Title Deed” A property’s “title deed” (more formally, “deed of transfer”) is the legal document that proves ownership of immovable property (land, house, sectional title unit...
As 1 December Looms, Here’s What AARTO Means for Motorists and Employers
As 1 December Looms, Here’s What AARTO Means for Motorists and Employers “Forewarned is forearmed.” (Wise old proverb) Government keeps assuring us that the long-delayed AARTO (Administrative...
Wedding Bells? You Can Both Choose Your Own Surnames Now
Wedding Bells? You Can Both Choose Your Own Surnames Now “A family name holds the music of generations – it’s the first inheritance we receive.” (Attributed to Irish poet-philosopher John O’Donohue)...
Parental Leave: Out With the Old, in With the New
Parental Leave: Out With the Old, in With the New “Raising kids is part joy and part guerilla warfare.” (Ed Asner, actor with a great sense of humour!) A game-changing judgment from our...
Selling Your House This Summer? Get Your Ducks in a Row With This Checklist
Selling Your House This Summer? Get Your Ducks in a Row With This Checklist “In the summertime, when the weather is high, you can stretch right up and touch the sky.” (Mungo Jerry) Summer’s here...









