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IntroductionUnderstanding the legal implications of marriage, particularly when it involves parties from different countries, can be complex. In South Africa, the law that governs marriage and its consequences, especially when parties are from different countries, is primarily

In recent developments, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has taken a firmer stance on enforcing personal liability in relation to tax debts, as evidenced by the recent court case of Pather v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service

Introduction Prescription, as a legal principle, operates to extinguish a debtor’s obligation to pay a debt after a specified period has elapsed. This principle holds unless the debtor has acknowledged their liability within that timeframe. In the

A true story about paying it forward and a very cool life and business philosophy  The heading is a famous saying in sales, meaning that the relationship with the customer is more important than the immediate sale.

The term “voetstoots“, derived from Dutch and meaning “as is”, is a common legal term in South African property law. In property sale transactions, the principle implies that the property is sold in its current condition, with

Do you have a valid will in place? When was the last time you ensured that the original will is on file? (The Master of the High Court does NOT accept copies of wills). Who have you

For South Africans living abroad, it is imperative to address your tax situation with the taxman proactively. Since the controversial amendment to Section 10(1)(o)(ii), known as the Expatriate Exemption, took effect on 1 March 2020, a pressing

In an attempt to remove uncertainty regarding the determination of fair value, we always recommend that agreed valuation provisions be included in a shareholders’ agreement, memorandum of incorporation or other constitutional documents. As a minimum, such provisions

Investments from R5,000 to R36,000 per year. To select the funds that suit your needs, speak to your financial adviser. You will get a penalty if you invest more than R36,000 in the year.