Road Accident Fund (RAF) Loans: A guide for claimants and families
In South Africa, victims of road accidents often face daunting financial challenges. The immediate aftermath of an accident can bring about unexpected expenses, from medical bills to loss of income.
For many, this period is marked by financial uncertainty and …
Topics: Personal Injury Law
Medical malpractice: Compensation for nerve damage
Nothing can make up for medical errors that result in disabling nerve damage.
However, where medical malpractice was the direct cause, it may be possible to secure financial compensation for nerve damage through a personal injury claim.
When nerve damage may constitute…
Topics: Personal Injury Law
What does AJS offer its clients?
Amazing functionality and incredible benefits that’s what!
It was Adam Grant that said –
“Bragging about yourself violates norms of modesty and politeness – and if you were really competent, your work would speak for itself.”
And that kind of leaves a bad taste…
Topics: Running Your Practice
Free Market Foundation Electricity privatisation is already happening
Privatisation is not only the only real solution to SA’s electricity crisis, it is so obviously necessary and powerful that it is happening whether the government likes it or not.
Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter estimated before he resigned that the private sector…
NA gives green light to Deeds Registries Amendment Bill
The national assembly has given the green light to the Deeds Registries Amendment Bill and sent it to the national council of provinces for concurrence.
The bill was tabled in parliament in November 2022.
The agriculture, land reform and rural development department…
Topics: Government, Politics & Policy | Property Law
The distinction: Trustee vs Trust Administrator
In the world of trusts, the roles and responsibilities of individuals managing trust affairs can often become a source of confusion. Two key roles are trustees and trust administrators, each with distinct functions.
Trustee: A fiduciary with legal responsibilities…
Topics: Wills, Estates & Trusts
A guide to Loss of Support Claims with the Road Accident Fund
Introduction
When tragedy strikes on the roads of South Africa, the aftermath often extends far beyond the immediate physical and emotional trauma. For many families, the loss of a loved one in a road accident also brings a daunting financial uncertainty. This is…
Topics: Personal Injury Law
The Laws and Acquisitions in South Africa: Types of Acquisitions
In the world of corporate finance, an acquisition is considered to be a transaction in which an individual or entity (company) purchases some or all of the shares of a business. In South Africa, mergers and acquisitions are in part regulated by the Companies Act No …
On the horizon for 2024
There were a number of changes to the South African regulatory landscape in 2023, and with January already behind us, 2024 has gotten off to a flying start. Although we do not have a crystal ball, we anticipate that this trend will continue and that there will be several…
SA’s greylisting – A Year in, the long road to redemption
It’s been a year since the global watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put South Africa (SA) on a greylist for failing to meet international standards with regards to anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing.…
Topics: Banking & Finance Law | Running Your Practice
