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“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

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

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

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

“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 in South Africa is a straightforward process. The country has a vast selection of rental accommodation including bachelor flats in apartment blocks, Victorian cottages,

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