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How Does the New Corruption Reporting Law Affect Your Business?

“In defence of Madiba’s legacy, we will continue to wage a relentless war on corruption…” (President Cyril Ramaphosa) You may have seen mention of the

Protect Your Employees from Harassment and Abuse – or Pay the Price

“It takes leadership to improve safety.” (Jackie Stewart, Formula 1 legend) One of your key duties as an employer is to create a working environment

Sibling Showdown: How One Missing Word in a Will Divided a Family

“From small mistakes come great catastrophes.” (Justin Cronin) We’ve all seen how even the smallest mistake can have huge consequences down the line. A recent

When Can You Legally Record Conversations?

“Big Brother is watching you.” (George Orwell) Your smartphone lets you record just about anything, anywhere, and at any time. Your laptop and other devices

Waiving the Bond Clause to Keep a Sale Alive: Risk Versus Reward

“This sale agreement is no more! It has ceased to be! This is an EX-sale!” (With apologies to Monty Python) A “bond clause” – standard

Divorce and the New Three-Pot System: Another Risk To Manage

“Divorce is the one human tragedy that reduces everything to cash.” (Rita Mae Brown) How will the new “Three-Pot Retirement System” (often referred to as

The Garage Door That Had the Complex Up in Arms

“Good fences make good neighbours.” (Robert Frost) When you buy into a community scheme (such as a security estate, complex or apartment block) you automatically

It’s Sick Leave Season – Can You Reject a Dodgy Doctor’s Sick Note?

“Many people including workers in South Africa do not have the wherewithal to determine between a qualified doctor, an unqualified doctor and one who is

Divorce Diaries: Anti-Dissipation Orders in Action

“Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.” (Anon) In the boiler room that is the divorce court, it’s common to hear accusations and counter-accusations

Sour Grapes? Don’t Make Accusations Unless They’re True

“I am disgraced, impeached, and baffled here, Pierced to the soul with slander’s venomed spear.” (William Shakespeare) Here’s another warning from our courts to think