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FACEBOOK REVENGE: THE DEFAMATION DANGER
“Good name in man and woman… is the immediate jewel of their souls. Who steals my purse steals trash… but he that filches from me my
HOW AND WHEN TO USE THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT
The small claims court (SCC) is for anyone who wants to institute a minor civil claim against someone else. You can also claim against companies and
OUR MARCH QUIZ 2017
What is the largest country in Africa? A. Botswana? B. Algeria? C. Chad? D. Nigeria? The correct answer is: B. Algeria (Sudan was the biggest country in Africa until
CO-OWNING PROPERTY WITH SOMEONE ELSE: THE UPS AND DOWNS
What is co-ownership? Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without dividing
OUR FEBRUARY QUIZ 2017
Who is credited with having said these words? “I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or
BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY: WHO PAYS THE TAXMAN?
Note: What follows is of necessity just a general summary of some complex provisions, there are various exemptions and exceptions (such as possible zero-rating of going concern
BARKING DOGS DRIVING YOU BATTY? NOISY NEIGHBOURS AND THE INTERDICT OPTION
“Nuisance usually involves repeated infringement of the Plaintiff’s property rights. An objective weighing up of the interests of the various parties, taking into account all the
RENTING PROPERTY TO FOREIGNERS
Renting property in South Africa is a straightforward process. The country has a vast selection of rental accommodation including bachelor flats in apartment blocks, Victorian cottages,
CITY’S WMD PROJECT TO SOLVE VARIOUS DOMESTIC WATER-RELATED PROBLEMS
The City of Cape Town has been reaching out to indigent households with high water arrears. Properties valued at R300 000 or less qualify automatically, as do
ONS OPLEIDINGSPROGRAM
Ons 4 tot 8 weke opleidingsprogram het in Augustus 2015 begin en is daarop gerig om die werksondervinding en vaardighede van werklose jongmense wat afkomstig is