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The Section 65 Financial Inquiry: What Judgment Debtors Can Expect

07 July 2026,  Tinus Botes

Obtaining judgment against a debtor is often only the first step in recovering a debt. Where a judgment debtor fails... to satisfy the judgment, a creditor may use the section 65 procedure under the Magistrates’ Courts Act 32 of 1944 to investigate the debtor’s financial position and determine their ability to pay. Understanding the purpose, process, and possible outcomes of a financial inquiry is important for both creditors and debtors.

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Personal Injury Claims Are Calculated on Facts, Not Luck

07 July 2026,  Alno Smit

If you have been injured because of someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Whether the injury... arose from a motor vehicle accident, a workplace incident, medical negligence, a slip-and-fall accident, or another wrongful act, the law provides a mechanism to compensate injured people for the losses they have suffered.

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Key Benefits and Risks of Setting up a Trust

07 July 2026,  Maritza du Preez

A trust is a legal arrangement where ownership of property is transferred to trustees, who manage it for the general... benefit of identified beneficiaries or to fulfil clearly defined objectives set out in the trust deed.

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They've Left South Africa. Can You Still Take Legal Action?

07 July 2026,  Debbie Ndlovu

When someone you need to sue has left South Africa, all hope is not lost. South African law provides a... mechanism called “edictal citation” which allows you to serve court papers on a person living abroad. This article explains what edictal citation is, when it can be used, and the steps required to get the court’s permission to proceed. 

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When agreements have limits

02 July 2026

Not every maintenance clause is enforceable. Here's what parents should know before signing.

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The Airbnb rulebook is changing

02 July 2026

New rules could reshape the future of short-term letting in South Africa. Stay ahead of the changes.

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