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Subdivision and Consolidation of Land

16 April 2025,  Meerushini Govender

Do you have a big piece of land that is becoming expensive and labour-intensive to maintain? Or perhaps you have... two adjacent properties you'd like to combine into a larger erf? Subdividing or consolidating could be the ideal solution for you.

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A Closer Look at Maintenance Court Procedures in South Africa

16 April 2025,  Tinus Botes

Divorce and maintenance claims are often emotionally charged and legally complex processes. In South Africa, the maintenance court, established under... the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998, plays an important role in ensuring that dependents, particularly children, are financially supported after a divorce or separation.

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Empowering Homeowners: How the CSOSA Transforms Community Living in South Africa

16 April 2025,  Debbie Ndlovu

Community living in South Africa, whether in homeowners' associations (HOAs), sectional title schemes, or housing estates, comes with unique challenges.... Disputes over governance, finances, and maintenance can disrupt harmony and strain relationships. Enter the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of 2011 (CSOSA), a groundbreaking law designed to address these issues and empower homeowners and trustees alike.

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Divorce and Immovable Property: Understanding the Section 45bis(1)(a) Endorsement Application

16 April 2025

When a person married in community of property is awarded their former spouse’s share in jointly owned property following a... divorce, they can apply to the registrar of deeds for an endorsement of the title deed. This endorsement records that the applicant is now the sole owner of the property and can deal with it as if it were originally registered in their name. This article will discuss the contents and requirements of the section 45bis(1)(a) endorsement application under the Deeds Registry Act.

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios. 

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Car balloon payments: Pop goes your budget!

31 March 2025

A car balloon payment may not be quite as festive as it sounds. Consumers often don’t consider the down-the-road impact... of a balloon payment. In this article, we look at the balloon payment structure and what consumers can do to manage this or alternatives that can be considered when procuring a vehicle.

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