When a business faces execution proceedings, the risk is more than the loss of assets. An unchallenged attachment or sale can disrupt operations, damage supply chains and undermine commercial relationships. South African law provides businesses with a mechanism to pause
It often happens in practice: a Purchaser signs an Offer to Purchase (OTP), fails to comply with obligations (for example, payment of deposit or securing bond approval), disappears for months and then unexpectedly reappears wanting to proceed with the transaction.
A governance and risk issue for SGBs and executive teams
Deepfakes and AI-generated manipulation are no longer fringe tech. In a school environment, a learner or staff member’s face can be pulled from a sports photo, a class video, or
In most residential property transactions, the Seller is required to provide valid compliance certificates (including the electrical Certificate of Compliance) before registration can proceed. Conveyancers rely on these certificates as part of the documentation necessary to lodge and register transfer.
When the residential property market slows down, Sellers often start considering alternative methods to secure a sale. One option frequently suggested by Agents is selling a private residential property by auction. While auctions can be effective in certain circumstances, they
A recent judgment of the North West High Court, Mahikeng, has provided welcome clarity on an issue that does not often receive direct judicial attention. In Van der Westhuizen N.O. and Another v The Master of the High Court, Mahikeng
In South African property transactions, the Electrical Certificate of Compliance (“ECOC”) is a critical legal requirement that ensures the safety and regulatory compliance of electrical installations. However, where such a certificate is issued fraudulently, particularly by a qualified and registered
South Africa’s merger control regime occupies a unique position in comparative competition law by requiring that public interest considerations be assessed alongside traditional competition analysis as part of the statutory merger evaluation process. As stated in section 12A of the
Insolvency law often sounds straightforward until assets, creditors and court processes are spread across more than one country. At first glance, the position seems simple enough. If an insolvent estate in South Africa has paid its claims, costs and charges,
What the Zilwa judgment says about arrest for speeding A recent Western Cape High Court judgment has drawn an important line between enforcing road traffic laws and unlawfully depriving someone of their freedom. In Zilwa v MEC for Transport and
