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For many in the legal profession, the transition from candidate attorney to admitted attorney marks a significant milestone...
Vir baie in die regsberoep is die oorgang van kandidaatprokureur na toegelate prokureur ’n belangrike mylpaal...
The PIE Act has governed residential evictions since 1998, requiring property owners to follow strict court procedures...
Die PIE-wet reguleer residensiële uitsettings sedert 1998 en vereis dat eienaars streng hofprosedures...
Vier van Suid-Afrika se grootste regsfirmas het onlangs die Gauteng Hooggeregshof betree om 'n...
Four of South Africa's biggest law firms walked into the Gauteng High Court recently to challenge a government...
Body Corporate Levies: What Happens When Owners Stop Paying?
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
Sectional title living comes with shared costs and shared responsibilities. When one owner stops paying their levies...
Divorce and the Family Home: Who Stays, Who Leaves and Who Gets What?
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
For most South African families, the home is the biggest asset they own together. When a marriage breaks...
Your Tree Fell on My Wall. Now What? Your Rights After Storm Damage
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
Cape Town's recent storms caused fallen trees, damaged walls, and disputes between neighbours. If your property got...
From Candidate Attorney to Admitted Attorney: What Really Changes?
Written byLiana Burger
May 2026
For many in the legal profession, the transition from candidate attorney to admitted attorney marks a significant milestone...
Proposed PIE Act Amendments: What Every Property Owner and Landlord Needs to Know
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
The PIE Act has governed residential evictions since 1998, requiring property owners to follow strict court procedures...
Big Law Firms vs. Government: The B-BBEE Battle That Could Change the Legal Profession
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
Four of South Africa's biggest law firms walked into the Gauteng High Court recently to challenge a government...
Divorce Options: Unopposed vs Opposed
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
How does the divorce process work? If you are considering divorce, there are two primary legal routes available...
Cohabitation and Universal Partnerships in South African Law
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
Cohabiting parents? What rights do we have? In South African law, cohabitation is commonly referred to as living together as...
What does the lease agreement say?
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
A well-drafted lease is not merely a formality, it serves as a vital safeguard for both landlords and tenants. Cape Town’s rental...
Understanding the Eviction Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Landlords
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
This guide outlines the lawful steps landlords must follow to evict a tenant. Evicting a tenant requires strict adherence to legal...
Body Corporate Levies: What Happens When Owners Stop Paying?
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
Sectional title living comes with shared costs and shared responsibilities. When one owner stops paying their levies...
Divorce and the Family Home: Who Stays, Who Leaves and Who Gets What?
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
For most South African families, the home is the biggest asset they own together. When a marriage breaks...
Your Tree Fell on My Wall. Now What? Your Rights After Storm Damage
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
Cape Town's recent storms caused fallen trees, damaged walls, and disputes between neighbours. If your property got...
From Candidate Attorney to Admitted Attorney: What Really Changes?
Written byLiana Burger
May 2026
For many in the legal profession, the transition from candidate attorney to admitted attorney marks a significant milestone...
Proposed PIE Act Amendments: What Every Property Owner and Landlord Needs to Know
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
The PIE Act has governed residential evictions since 1998, requiring property owners to follow strict court procedures...
Big Law Firms vs. Government: The B-BBEE Battle That Could Change the Legal Profession
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
Four of South Africa's biggest law firms walked into the Gauteng High Court recently to challenge a government...
Divorce Options: Unopposed vs Opposed
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
How does the divorce process work? If you are considering divorce, there are two primary legal routes available...
Cohabitation and Universal Partnerships in South African Law
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
Cohabiting parents? What rights do we have? In South African law, cohabitation is commonly referred to as living together as...
What does the lease agreement say?
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
A well-drafted lease is not merely a formality, it serves as a vital safeguard for both landlords and tenants. Cape Town’s rental...
Understanding the Eviction Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Landlords
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
This guide outlines the lawful steps landlords must follow to evict a tenant. Evicting a tenant requires strict adherence to legal...
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