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Payment into the wrong bank account : who carries the risk

14 July 2025, Salomé van Wyk

Cybercrime where money is paid into the wrong bank account is not unique. This kind of incident seems to occur... often - the comment of the judge in a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement where the court answered the question of who must suffer the loss of a payment into a wrong bank account due to cybercrime.

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

30 June 2025

Owe SARS more than you can pay? You might be able to negotiate your way out of it—legally. Learn how... a compromise could offer a second chance.

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Payment into the wrong bank account : who carries the risk

14 July 2025, Salomé van Wyk

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

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Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

30 June 2025

Owe SARS more than you can pay? You might be able to negotiate your way out of it—legally. Learn how... a compromise could offer a second chance.

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M&A in SA: Why everyone’s talking about earn-outs

30 June 2025

In South African private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), earn-outs are increasingly used as a tool to bridge valuation gaps and... align the interests of buyers and sellers.

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Think before you post: Your job might depend on it

30 June 2025

Think your personal social media is off-limits to your employer? Think again. This article reveals how online posts can lead... to real-world workplace consequences.

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The importance of informed consent in medical negligence claims

18 June 2025, Lefevré Joubert

A frequent question asked is if informed consent is an important aspect in determining a medical negligence claim, and if... a medical practitioner or medical service provider can be held liable for medical negligence if informed consent was not obtained from a patient.

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90 - DAY PENALTY CLAUSE IN BONDS

12 June 2025, Salomé van Wyk

Whenever you sell your house and are required to cancel the existing bond, you must remember that the standard home... loan agreement has a clause reading something like the following:

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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

03 June 2025

Think you're safe sprinting through a public race? A recent court ruling says otherwise. Find out how one runner's collision... turned into a costly legal lesson—and what it means for every athlete on public routes.

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Bypassing the National Credit Act may come back to bite you

02 June 2025

Think you can sidestep credit laws with ‘friendly’ loans or sneaky deals? Think again. Discover why trying to outsmart the... National Credit Act could lead to costly surprises you never saw coming.

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Cybercrime on the rise in property transactions

02 June 2025

As property transactions increasingly rely on electronic communication, buyers and sellers are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. This article outlines... simple, effective steps to help protect against digital threats during the buying and selling process.

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Payment into the wrong bank account : who carries the risk

From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

Payment into the wrong bank account : who carries the risk

From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

M&A in SA: Why everyone’s talking about earn-outs

Think before you post: Your job might depend on it

The importance of informed consent in medical negligence claims

90 - DAY PENALTY CLAUSE IN BONDS

Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

Bypassing the National Credit Act may come back to bite you

Cybercrime on the rise in property transactions

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