The Duties of an Executor

Most people understand the importance of having a Will, but many of them overlook a crucial aspect; the appointment of an executor. Settling an estate may seem like a relatively easy task and in many cases executors are nominated without careful consideration of the...

The T’s & C’s of your Business and the Consumer Protection Act

  The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“the CPA” and/or “the Act”) came into effect on the 1st of April 2011 with its main focus to protect consumers and to promote a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace. It also has an impact on the way manufacturers,...

Transfer of a property: Is VAT or transfer duty payable?

Value Added Tax (VAT) or Transfer Duty…which tax will be applicable to your purchase of immovable property and who will be liable for payment of that tax? The answer to both questions depends on the type of transaction the parties entered into. WHEN AND WHO PAYS FOR...

Are your (trade) secrets safe?

RESTRAINTS OF TRADE When an employee leaves your company he or she might depart with knowledge of your trade secrets or confidential information about your business. This could be detrimental as the information could land on your competitor’s doorstep. It is therefore...

Paternity leave in South Africa

Do we have paternity leave in South Africa? For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, paternity leave is leave granted by a company to an employee when he becomes a father. Despite South Africa’s advanced labour legislation, there is however no specific...