new@191 : Issue 43

• PROPERTY OWNERS: MANAGE YOUR RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
• CREDITORS, SECURE YOUR CLAIMS WITH NOTARIAL BONDS AND BUYERS BEWARE!
• ‘GOLDEN HANDCUFFS’: MAKE THEM STRONGER!
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

new@191 : Issue 42

• “BABY BOOMERS” 65 SOON: AVOID AGE DISCRIMINATION!
• DANGEROUS ROADS, DANGEROUS LAWS
• CO-OWNERS COME TO BLOWS? COURTS TO THE RESCUE
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

new@191 : Issue 41

• ESTATE AGENTS: PROTECT YOUR COMMISSION!
• THE WORLD CUP - SICK LEAVE SKIVING
• CC MEMBERS DUELLING? CHOOSE YOUR WEAPONS!
• DRIVER DEMERIT SYSTEM ROLLING OUT COUNTRYWIDE - THE TIMETABLE
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

new@191 : Issue 40

• EXCITING CHANGES AT AUSTEN SMITH!
• DON'T LOSE YOUR HOUSE ON A TECHNICALITY
• THE BANK, THE BUSINESSMAN, AND THE "GOOD" CHEQUES THAT BOUNCED
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

new@191 : Issue 39

• EXCITING CHANGES AT AUSTEN SMITH!
• WAGE INCREASES FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
• DEVELOPERS TAKE NOTE: NEW RISK FACTORS IN SCHEME APPROVALS 
• CHECK YOUR WILL - ESTATE DUTY CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY

• BUSINESSES BEWARE!  NEW CONSUMER PROTECTIONS WILL RAISE RISK FACTORS 

• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 37

• SEMINAR INVITATION : GLOBAL TEMPERATURE SHIFT
• PROPERTY TAX GAP WIDENS - EXTENDED TO TRUSTS
• BUYERS BEWARE! CHECK THE SELLER'S MARITAL STATUS BEFORE BUYING!
• DANGER - DON'T RELY ON VEHICLE REGISTRATION PAPERS TO PROVE OWNERSHIP!
• AN INSULT TOO FAR: DAMAGES FOR THE "INEFFECTUAL IMBECILE" SLUR
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 36

• EDITOR'S CORNER
• THE OWNERS' RIGHTS IN LAND CLAIMS
• WATCH THIS SPACE FOR A PROPERTY TAX GAP ……
• PYRAMID SCHEMES – THE REPAYMENT RISK (AND INNOCENCE IS IRRELEVANT!)
• “SURVIVING SPOUSE” MAINTENANCE
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 35

• RIGHTS OF UNMARRIED FATHERS
• BANK WON'T GIVE YOU A BOND? TRY THE "OPTION" OPTION
• THE FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERSION BLUES
• TERMINAL DECISIONS: LIVING WILLS
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 34

• EDITOR'S DIARY
• UNLAWFUL OCCUPIERS: WHEN CAN'T YOU EVICT THEM?
• SUB-LEASES AND THE LANDLORD'S VETO
• QUERYING A MUNICIPAL ACCOUNT? YOUR RIGHTS
• APARTHEID AND MINOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS EXPUNGED
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 33

• EDITOR'S CORNER
• PROPERTY BARGAINS IN THE OFFING - BUT STUDY THE SALE CONDITIONS!
• RETRENCHMENT PAY: HOW MUCH?
• THE NCA AND A SPOT OF SILVER LINING FOR CREDITORS … BUT ONLY IF YOU DO IT CORRECTLY
• "THE CHEQUE'S IN THE POST" - A RISKY BUSINESS!
• REGISTER YOUR IN-HOUSE SECURITY GUARDS NOW!
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 32

• EDITOR'S CORNER
• RETRENCHMENT: NAVIGATING THE MINEFIELD!
• LANDLORDS AND TENANTS: THE "LIGHTS OUT" RISK
• FIREARMS: LICENCING, SURRENDERING, AND COMPENSATION
• PHASED DEVELOPMENTS - WHAT TO WATCH FOR, AND RESTORING VIABILITY
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 31

• EDITOR'S CORNER
• NEIGHBOURS AND PROPERTY VALUES - YOUR RIGHTS, AND A WARNING
• YOUR WILL - MAKE SURE IT'S TAX EFFICIENT!
• TENANT EXCLUSIVITY - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
• OU SUIPIE

news@191 : Issue 30

• YOUR WILL - MAKE SURE IT'S VALID!
• NEIGHBOURS BUILDING? CHECK THE PLANS NOW!
• RESTRAINTS OF TRADE - EMPLOYEES' RIGHTS GIVEN MORE WEIGHT
• NIGHT DRIVING - YOUR DUTIES
• OU SUIPIE

news@191 : Issue 29

• BEWARE THE VERBAL SALE OF LAND!
• WARNING! SEVERE SANCTIONS FOR RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
• PROMISES, PROMISES... ...
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 28

• BUYING ON AUCTION? UNDERSTAND THE CONDITIONS!
• SET-OFF, SWINGS AND ROUNDABOUTS DOUBLE BUNK DANGER!
• ROGUE EMPLOYEES AND PENSION FUNDS
• CUSTOMARY LAW MARRIAGES: MORE PROTECTION FOR WOMEN
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 27

• PROPERTY SELLERS - CHOOSE YOUR OWN ATTORNEY!
• ... ... AND GIVE NOTICE ON YOUR BOND
• NEIGHBOURS ABOUT TO DESTROY YOUR SEA VIEW? MOVE QUICKLY!
• BUYING A VEHICLE? CHECK THE VIN AND ENGINE NUMBERS!
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 25

• WHAT SHOULD INVESTORS BE DOING AT THE MOMENT?
• BUYER BEWARE! THE VOETSTOOTS CLAUSE BITES AGAIN
• DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYEE? THAT IS THE QUESTION
• ELECTRIC FENCES - COMPLY WITH THE LAW!
• ADULTERY AND DAMAGES CLAIMS
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 24

• LANDLORD/TENANT OF A HOUSE? NEW LAWS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT (AND "SELF-HELP" CRIMINALISED)
• THE UNWANTED CC MEMBER: YOUR REMEDY
• MAINTENANCE AFTER DIVORCE - IS IT AUTOMATIC?
• WARNING! NEW RAF LIMITS RAISE RISKS AGRICULTURAL LAND SUBDIVISION: MINISTER'S PERMISSION STILL NEEDED!
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 23

• EMPLOYEE SUSPENSION: WHEN IS IT ALLOWED?
• CELLPHONE USERS - YOUR NEW RIGHTS
• NEW RIGHTS FOR RAPE VICTIMS: HIV TESTS AND ARV TREATMENT
• NEW SHARES TRANSFER TAX APPLIES TO CC INTERESTS
• DOING HOME RENOVATIONS OR ADDITIONS? YOU HAVE NO NHBRC COVER!
• WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: HOW GREEN ARE YOUR WHEELS?
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 22

• NEIGHBOURS - WHAT RIGHT DO YOU HAVE TO SEE BUILDING PLANS BEFORE APPROVAL?
• YOUR SECURITY GUARD SHOOTS A TRESPASSER: ARE YOU LIABLE?
• PROPERTY SELLERS NOTE - THE DANGER OF THE "ACCEPTABLE" BANK GUARANTEE
• THE HELICOPTER, THE "TEST FLIGHT" AND THE SPOLIATION ORDER
• A DOG'S TAIL - THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 21

• TRANSFER DUTY OR VAT?
• PROPERTY DEALS WITH A TRUST? CHECK FOR AUTHORITY!
• SUING THE STATE - MOVE FAST, YOU HAVE 6 MONTHS ONLY!
• EMPLOYERS' NEW OBLIGATIONS TO BAR SEXUAL OFFENDERS
• HOW TO FORCE A SERVITUDE RELOCATION
• THE TRANSFER PROCESS
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 20

• SHOOTING TO KILL IN SELF-DEFENCE - THE LIMITS
• CLOSE CORPORATIONS: ANNUAL RETURNS NOW NECESSARY
• FILLING IN THE BLANKS IN PROPERTY SALES
• THE NO-WIN WORK PERMIT PROBLEM
• THE SERVICE DEPOT THAT LOST A JEEP, AND HAD TO PAY
• ESTATE AGENTS - NO CERTIFICATE RISKS NO COMMISSION!
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 19

• LANDLORDS - HEED THE TALE OF THE FORFEITED FARM!
• PROPERTY SALE AGREEMENTS - WATCH WHAT YOU SAY (AND DO) AFTER SIGNING
• FREEDOM DAY AND DOUBLE PAY
• DIVORCE DETAILS - NOW OPEN TO PUBLICATION
• THE MISLEADING "EAT ALL YOU CAN" ADVERTISEMENT
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 18

• ROLLING BLACKOUTS - WHAT TO DO, WHO TO SUE?
• BUYING PROPERTY FROM A COMPANY? SPECIAL RESOLUTION REQUIRED!
• BODIES CORPORATE - BEWARE THE BENT MANAGING AGENT!
• CONTEMPT OF COURT AND DIVORCE SETTLEMENTS
• WORKING HOURS CONTROL - EARNINGS THRESHOLD UP ON 1 MARCH
• WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: WEB DIRECTORIES
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 17

• BE CAREFUL - "FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT" ISN'T ALWAYS FINAL
• NEIGHBOURS AND THE NUISANCE FACTOR: WHEN WILL THE LAW HELP YOU?
• DISCIPLINARY MATTERS AND THE NEW FAIRNESS TEST
• BODIES CORPORATE: THE RIGHT WAY TO RECOVER DISPUTED LEVIES
• OU SUIPIE SE HOEK

news@191 : Issue 16

news@191 : Issue 15

If any sale agreement doesn't specify the time and method of payment, the purchase price is payable in cash, against delivery. 

news@191 : Issue 14

The first provisions of the Children’s Act became operational on 1 July 2007. The remaining sections will be implemented through regulations at a later stage.

news@191 : Issue 13

In response to a query from a client regarding the granting and termination of a power of attorney (P.O.A), this article seeks to address this issue.

news@191 : Issue 12

After a long wait it looks as though we will finally have some clarity on the BEE Codes of Good Practice.

news@191 : Issue 11

With effect from 25 July 2006, where spouses divorce and transfer property from one to the other in terms of a divorce settlement, the transfer is exempt from transfer duty.

news@191 : Issue 10

Following our article in the March 2006 issue of news@191, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in favour of our clients on 18 August 2006. This victory requires the government to consult with the people affected by the boundary change in the Matatiele/Maluti/Cedarville district before implementing the law.

news@191 : Issue 9

Are you about to sell or buy a property? Don't forget to get a conveyancer to check your title deeds to see whether there are any restrictive conditions of title which may prevent you from dealing with the property in the manner chosen by you.

news@191 : Issue 8

On 14 February our Senior Partner, Pat Dewes, together with counsel, represented the people of Matatiele at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg.

news@191 : Issue 7

On 1 November 2005 the DTI released some of the new Codes of Good Practice, which should be gazetted shortly.

news@191 : Issue 6

A recent article by Linda Hartzenberg and Faizeldien Abrahams, which appeared in De Rebus (a magazine aimed at the legal fraternity), relating to VAT consequences of transferring a farm to descendants, raised eyebrows amongst tax practitioners.

news@191 : Issue 5

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act has now been promulgated (date of commencement to be announced), and as we have seen in the press many companies and sectors have already taken the lead by entering into various empowerment deals and developing sector specific charters for their own industry to comply with.

news@191 : Issue 4

We have received the following information from the SAPS who seem determined to implement the timetable for firearm license renewals...

news@191 : Issue 3

It's quite difficult to find favourable tax rules these days, but there seem to be a couple in respect of a number of offshore transactions

news@191 : Issue 2

At the end of the first quarter, Quantum Financial Planning, with whom we have an association, have reported that it certainly has been a lively one from an investment perspective, continuing on in the trend of the second half of last year.

news@191 : Issue 1

At the end of the first quarter, Quantum Financial Planning, with whom we have an association, have reported that it certainly has been a lively one from an investment perspective, continuing on in the trend of the second half of last year.