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Jan van Zyl

Director, Wills & Deceased Estates Department

Jan is a director and head of the Wills & Deceased Estates Department. He brings more than 20 years of experience and a perfectionistic approach... in the drafting of wills and the administration of deceased estates. Currently, Jan is intimately involved with the management of Miller Bosman Le Roux through his involvement in the executive committee of the firm.

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Working Beyond Retirement Age: Can Your Employer Still Require You to Retire?

03 September 2026, Gerhard Smit

Retirement age used to feel like a full stop. An employee turned 60 or 65; the pension paperwork was issued,... and the employment relationship ended cleanly. In practice, many South African employers let valued staff carry on well past that date — sometimes because the skills are hard to replace, sometimes simply because no one got around to actioning it — and then face an awkward question months or years later: Does the employer forfeit the right to enforce that retirement age simply because they allowed the employee to continue working?

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Legal Liability for Google Reviews

03 September 2026, Alno Smit

Google reviews have become one of the most influential ways for consumers and clients to share their experiences and concerns... about the goods and services provided by a business. A few sentences can reach thousands of people and remain permanently visible to the public. A business with many positive reviews is likely to attract more clients. A false or malicious review, however, can cause significant reputational and financial harm to another.

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Domestic Violence Protection Orders Look Beyond Physical Harm

03 September 2026, Tinus Botes

Domestic violence does not always mean physical abuse. South African law recognises various forms of domestic violence and offers remedies... through protection orders issued by a Magistrate’s Court. This article explains who may apply for a protection order, how the application process works, the distinction between interim and final protection orders, and what happens when a protection order is breached.

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Arbitration Costs in SA: Who Pays and What to Expect

03 September 2026, Debbie Ndlovu

Arbitration offers a faster, private alternative to court in South Africa, but understanding its cost structure is vital. This article... explains the different expenses involved, from arbitrator fees to legal representation, and clarifies how costs are shared or allocated under South African law, helping you make informed financial decisions.

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Marietjie, Private client

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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

Testimony of great service delivery: Miller, Bosman, Le Roux Attorneys are always going the extra mile, or in this case many kilometers, for our agents. Isabel drove all the way to Caledon today to collect keys from an owner for CoC repairs to be done tomorrow to ensure that a transaction can register as soon as possible. Thank you to Grant HILL and Isabel HART. Going upHILL (pun intended) for our agents shows your HeARTs (pun intended) are in the right place.
Elwee van der Merwe, Private client
Keller Williams Dynamic

I believe in giving credit where it is due, Miller Bosman Le Roux, attorneys what a great experience. Professional and compassionate service. Alno Smit, our journey thus far has been one of trust, you are greatly appreciated. This company is highly recommended.
Elsie Bouwer, Private Client