What you should know about suspensive conditions in sales of immovable property
Introduction
In many cases, sales of immovable property are subject to conditions relating to bond financing or the sale of another property. These are conditions precedent to the sale.
In the recent appeal court case of McGrane v Cape Royale The Residence (Pty) …
Cohabitation, engagement and the myth of the common law marriage
Setting the record straight
In this article, we debunk the notion that a couple living together for many years creates automatic legal rights and duties between them.
There is a widespread myth that two people engaged in a romantic relationship who have been living…
Topics: Family Law | Wills, Estates & Trusts
Adjudicators’ awards are final and binding
In Framatome v Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (357/2021) [2021] ZASCA 132 (1 October 2021), the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) determined that adjudication awards are final and binding on parties in circumstances where they have been disputed but not properly taken on …
Taking stock Part III – Standing out from the crowd
Take time to celebrate you!
We hate to brag.
It’s not how we like to do things here at AJS. We believe that good work speaks for itself (and certainly speaks volumes for any company’s success or failure. In general).
Having been committed to working hard on our brand for…
Topics: Running Your Practice
Understanding the deeds office and registration process
When do you become the registered owner of a property?
Despite common belief, the finish line when buying and/or selling property is not reached when entering into an agreement of sale or even when signing the transfer documents at the conveyancing attorney’s offices.…
Topics: Property Law
Practitioner’s Guide to Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most dynamic and debated fields of law, on international as well as on national level, consistently forcing countries to adapt to developments in commerce, trade and industry, and in scientific and artistic creativity.…
Fluxmans Attorneys Tweets and digital turntables – NFTs
The relationship between non-fungible tokens and intellectual property rights
In the popular world of blockchain innovations, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are gaining traction at a rapid pace and have become a popular forum for people to commercialise their intellectual…
Topics: Intellectual Property Law | Technology Law
How parties should conduct themselves during mediation
Introduction
For a few years now, it has been compulsory to consider Mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism, even in litigation. If parties refuse without basis, there could be severe consequences.
But what if one party feels the other is acting in bad faith?…
Certain sections of Cybercrimes Act in effect
Certain sections of the Cybercrimes Act are now in effect.
The justice and constitutional development department published Proclamation 42 in Government Gazette 45562.
President Ramaphosa assented to the act in June 2021.
Parliament passed the Cybercrimes …
Due date for income tax returns extended
The due date for income tax returns has been extended.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced the extension in Government Gazette 45539 in terms of the Tax Administration Act.
The extension applies to returns submitted electronically through the assistance…
