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Delinquent Directors
Declaring a director delinquent in terms of the Companies Act. If a director conducts himself or...
Credit Records – What Is It All About?
Having a clear credit record or a good credit score is of utmost importance, but why? And how does...
Gender Based Violence
Gender-based violence (hereinafter “GBV”) is an intense and widespread problem in South Africa, impacting on almost every aspect of life. What is gender-based violence? GBV is broadly defined as “the general term used to capture violence that occurs as a result of the...
Why Is It Important For Couples To Enter Into An Antenuptial Contract Before Marriage
INTRODUCTION Every girl dreams of the day they meet their prince charming, that he will sweep you off your feet and you live a happily ever after. In reality, even though love and marriage are special, it does come with many legal implications that often couples who...
How To Spot A Delinquent Debtor
Are you struggling with your clients not paying on time or at all? This can be detrimental to any business, not to mention dire to a smaller business. Here are five red flags to look out for: Not answering your calls If a client has an outstanding account that you...
Lending Money To Loved Ones – Yay or Nay?
Think about this scenario, your good friend approaches you with a dilemma they are facing- they need money, and they ask you to help. Is it a good or bad idea? Let’s discuss it from a debt collection perspective. Quick and easy payment methods Lending and borrowing...
Can tertiary education be included in child maintenance?
Introduction In a society where divorce and children born out of wedlock are prevalent, our law must play a role in order to ensure that children’s rights and interests are protected. When parents are at odds relating all other aspects of the relationship, they also...
Voluntary Liquidation
Liquidation is the process whereby a company or close corporation is wound up due to it not trading actively or its inability to continue trading in the normal course. The liquidation of a company will put an end to the juristic entity’s existence. When winding up a...
What Happens When A Parent Fails To Pay Maintenance?
Subject to the defence that failure to make a payment in terms of a maintenance order is due to lack of means, a person who fails to make payment in accordance with a maintenance order is guilty of contempt of a Court Order and may suffer one or more of the following...
Why couples reject mediation and the importance of mediation in divorce matters?
Mediation is a very important tool during divorce proceedings. Not only can mediation result in less trauma, but children can also benefit greatly from it. Many legal practitioners encourage their clients to attend mediation before resorting to litigation, however...
Limiting Employment Claims – Protection Where It’s Needed
What does "Limiting Employment Claims" mean? This title simply means that employment claims are to be viewed in a more holistic manner. When people consider the notion of any right, they focus mainly on the person who is at the bottom of the vertical ‘rights...
