Variation of consent papers in divorce orders – is this permissible in law?
By James D Lekhuleni Section 7(1) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 (the Act), provides that a court may incorporate the spouse’s settlement agreement into the [...]
Do protection orders for domestic violence and harassment work?
By Katherine Butler Both the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (the Act) and the Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011 were enacted in order to [...]
Joint estates: Clarification on the alienation of assets
By Jerome Veldsman and Roxanne Ker Section 11(1) of the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 (the Act) repealed the marital power that included the right of [...]
Are your hands tied when it comes to cyber harassment?
By Amanda Manyame With the dawn of social media and the increased use of digital mediums for [...]
Time’s up for employers hiding from sexual harassment settlements
By Kershwyn Bassuday During a recent round table discussion held in London in February, Associate Professor Matteo [...]
The risky business of a business rescue practitioner
By Rico van der Merwe and Melandie Buitendag The concept of business rescue was introduced into South [...]
What do you call practising attorneys trading as estate agents?
By Maartens Heynike The practice of attorneys trading as estate agents is nothing new. From times immemorial [...]
Possible consequences of the ‘failure’ of an adopted business rescue plan
By Zolani Buba The new Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Companies Act) has introduced a regulatory [...]
What does ‘fair wear and tear’ mean in the context of a lease agreement?
By Madeleine Truter The phrase ‘fair wear and tear excepted’ is commonly used in lease agreements. It [...]