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Bond Conveyancing Secretary

21 October 2024

Our firm is looking for an experienced Bond Conveyancing secretary to join our team.Area : Somerset West, Western Cape

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Vacancy

Understanding Bail in South Africa: A Guide to the Criminal Procedure Act

04 October 2024

Bail is an integral part of the South African justice system, allowing individuals accused of crimes to remain free while... awaiting trial, provided they do not pose a risk to society or the judicial process. Governed by the Criminal Procedure Act, 51 of 1977, the bail process is complex, with various factors influencing the decision to grant bail and the conditions that accompany it. To navigate these intricacies, it is advisable to consult an attorney who can provide legal guidance and help manage the procedural dos and don'ts of bail applications. This article offers a broad look at bail in South Africa, focusing on its definition, the types of bail, and its role in the justice system.

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Article

Need a Lawyer but Can’t Afford One? Here’s What to Do

04 October 2024,  Ethan Du Toit

Are you facing legal problems that require a lawyer’s assistance but can’t afford the help you need? The current socio-economic... state of South Africa dictates that 55.5% of people are living in poverty and that South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world. It’s a harsh reality that the majority of South Africans are unable to afford legal assistance. The purpose of this article is to outline the options available to the broader public when they desperately need a lawyer but simply cannot afford one.

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348
Article

Mediation v Arbitration: What Is the Difference? PART 1

04 October 2024,  Victoria Matthews

A common trend in commercial contracts is the inclusion of a mediation and/or arbitration clause. As a general point of... departure these clauses require the parties to the contract to refer any dispute arising from the contract to mediation as a first step. Should the mediation process be unsuccessful, these clauses then require that the parties have the dispute arbitrated.

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Article

Bond Conveyancing Secretary

21 October 2024

Our firm is looking for an experienced Bond Conveyancing secretary to join our team.Area : Somerset West, Western Cape

READ MORE
191
Vacancy

Understanding Bail in South Africa: A Guide to the Criminal Procedure Act

04 October 2024

Bail is an integral part of the South African justice system, allowing individuals accused of crimes to remain free while... awaiting trial, provided they do not pose a risk to society or the judicial process. Governed by the Criminal Procedure Act, 51 of 1977, the bail process is complex, with various factors influencing the decision to grant bail and the conditions that accompany it. To navigate these intricacies, it is advisable to consult an attorney who can provide legal guidance and help manage the procedural dos and don'ts of bail applications. This article offers a broad look at bail in South Africa, focusing on its definition, the types of bail, and its role in the justice system.

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317
Article

Need a Lawyer but Can’t Afford One? Here’s What to Do

04 October 2024,  Ethan Du Toit

Are you facing legal problems that require a lawyer’s assistance but can’t afford the help you need? The current socio-economic... state of South Africa dictates that 55.5% of people are living in poverty and that South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world. It’s a harsh reality that the majority of South Africans are unable to afford legal assistance. The purpose of this article is to outline the options available to the broader public when they desperately need a lawyer but simply cannot afford one.

READ MORE
348
Article

Mediation v Arbitration: What Is the Difference? PART 1

04 October 2024,  Victoria Matthews

A common trend in commercial contracts is the inclusion of a mediation and/or arbitration clause. As a general point of... departure these clauses require the parties to the contract to refer any dispute arising from the contract to mediation as a first step. Should the mediation process be unsuccessful, these clauses then require that the parties have the dispute arbitrated.

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223
Article

Client Testimonials

Just a short note to thank you for the excellent service that I received yesterday. It was professional, thorough and very efficient.

John, Private client

Thank you very much for all that you have done. We appreciate what you did for us. It feels good to deal with people that are just as good as their words, and better. I will recommend you to others. You are not just a good lawyer, but also a gentleman.

Marietjie, Private client

Ek wil aan julle my dank en waardering uitspreek vir die positiewe verloop van hierdie aangeleentheid, in die besonder vir die geduld gedurende die tyd wat dit geneem het om dit af te handel, so ook die advies en bystand.

Beatrix , Private client

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being my pillars of strength and support throughout my ordeal. I am overwhelmed by the manner in which you represented me in court. With tears in my eyes, I have no words to explain how grateful I am with the outcome of this case. I can’t stop talking about your firm to my colleagues, family and friends.

Refiloe, Private client

Thank you for the wonderful correspondence. It is such a pleasure working with a company that gives us regular feedback. Thank you for excellent service.

Rosanne , Private client

Ek beplan om die tyd te neem om julle kantore te besoek, net om persoonlik my dank te kom gee. Ek het soveel vertroue in julle gehad van die begin af. Julle het die situasie met soveel respek hanteer, verstommend.

Charmaine , Private client

Thank you so much for attending to the transfer and for being so efficient. It has been such a pleasure to work with you.

Debbie , Private client

It just remains for me to thank you very much for all the work involved in getting us to this end point - a point I'm sure we all wondered if we'd ever see at some stage or other. I would also like to thank your conveyancing department who was wonderful at communicating during the sale of the house.

Jayne, Private client

Baie dankie, dit is ’n verligting dat my pa se boedel afgehandel is – alle dank weereens aan jou. Baie dankie vir die professionele manier waarop jy alles hanteer het, al jou moeite met die ‘ekstras’ en die gereelde kommunikasie om ons op hoogte te hou. Ons sal kontak behou!

Deon , Private client

Thank you for all your hours of service and commitment to resolving and tying up this tiresome estate. I am exceedingly grateful.

Sally , Private client

I would like to thank you for the professional manner in which the affairs of my mother’s estate were handled.

John , Private client

Baie dankie vir julle hulp ten spyte van julle baie werk. Ons plaas ’n baie hoë verwagting op diens en julle het dit by uitstek oortref. Nogmaals dankie, ons waardeer dit baie!

Petra , Private client

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the opportunity you have afforded me of completing Vacation Work with your firm. I have enjoyed my time spent with you, and it has been an absolute pleasure to learn more about your firm, and the legal world. I am so appreciative of the warm welcome by all of your colleagues, and the manner in which we interacted throughout my time here. I hope to return for more Vacation Work this year, and I am exceedingly eager to apply to complete my articles with you, as I have just about fallen in love with your firm and the family that it hosts.

Tamara Foyn, Vacation Work Candidate

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