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The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) applies only to property sold by developers or investors in the ordinary course of their business, not to private sales between individuals. Developers cannot use...
South African courts generally require either a submission to jurisdiction or the attachment of assets to hear a case against a foreign entity. The Hague Service Convention streamlines the legal...
South African courts generally require an attachment of property to establish jurisdiction over a foreign defendant who has no local presence. The Hague Service Convention streamlines the process of serving...
B-BBEE compliance is measured on a scale of Level 1 to Level 8, where Level 1 provides the highest competitive advantage for securing government tenders and private sector contracts. Small...
B-BBEE is a commercial imperative for international firms seeking to participate in the South African economy, particularly for government tenders and large-scale private supply chains. Multinationals can bypass the requirement...
Medical malpractice claims in South Africa fall under the law of delict, requiring proof of negligence, causation, and actual damages. The standard prescription period for filing a claim is generally...
Claims for accidents where the driver is identified must be lodged within three years of the incident. "Hit and run" claims involving unidentified drivers have a much shorter deadline of...
Shareholders in South African private companies can proactively prevent deadlocks by including customized tie-breaker provisions in their Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI). The "Shotgun Clause" is a high-stakes exit mechanism that...
Repatriating Profits: Foreign Investment Laws in South Africa South Africa offers a sophisticated legal framework for international investors, but the movement of capital across its borders is strictly governed by...
Being sued by a customer is a stressful milestone for any South African business owner, but it does not have to be catastrophic. Whether the dispute arises from a defective...
South African family law is built around the "best interests of the child" and the constitutional rights to dignity, equality and family life. Your matrimonial property regime (in community, out...
Most employment rights in South Africa come from the Labour Relations Act (LRA), the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Employment Equity Act (EEA), and the National Minimum Wage...
Road Accident Fund claims: lodge within 3 years for identified vehicles and within 2 years for hit-and-run, then issue summons within 5 years. General damages are only paid if a...
You can demand proof of the debt, the collector’s authority, and a full breakdown before you pay. Do not acknowledge the debt or make part-payments until you verify it. Harassment...