Mtho MaphumuloMtho Maphumulo graduated at UKZN with several distinctions, academic awards, and Dean’s Commendations. During this period, he served active leadership roles in many student organisations, including the Black Lawyers Association Student Chapter, Students for Law and Social Justice. Upon completion of his LLB degree, he joined Adams & Adams, wherein he served his 2
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Court rules: Public liability insurance is not a free pass for careless behaviour
03 Dec 2024
Introduction
Recently, the Johannesburg High Court dismissed a personal injury case against an institution, finding no evidence of negligence or wrongdoing on its part. In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a growing trend of litigation, with an increasing number of lawsuits being filed – even in cases where the objective facts…
The pressing debt crisis in South Africa
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29 Nov 2024
Taking charge of your finances
About 25 million adults in South Africa have incurred some form of debt, a situation that has continued to grow in recent years. Millions of South Africans are now under severe financial strain, with the cost-of-living crisis, unemployment rates climbing, and economic growth sluggish. With debt becoming…
Cutting wasteful government spending to curb the debt crisis
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29 Nov 2024
Austerity doesn’t have to mean suffering. Cutting public spending is become an increasingly more urgent and necessary measure to curb South Africa’s ballooning debt; cuts need to be made sooner. And the longer we wait, the larger the debt becomes, the larger the interest payments, and then the greater the cuts that…
Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act under the spotlight
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South Africa’s exchange control hassles are driving expats to cut financial ties
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Moving your wealth abroad can be enormously confusing when you emigrate. Missteps can be costly. We navigate this complex process for you, taking the stress out of financial emigration.
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Pre-closure of pleadings intricacies: Recent court ruling reaffirms time is of essence
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Topics Dispute Resolution
27 Nov 2024
Introduction
Once…
Matric results no longer in the newspapers: Here’s why
27 Nov 2024
For decades, South African matriculants eagerly opened newspapers, or logged onto an online platform in January to see their results. But come January 2025, that tradition ends.
The Information Regulator has issued an enforcement notice to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), halting the publication of the 2024 matric results in newspapers…
Legal strategies for succession planning – Blending family and business
25 Nov 2024
When a company shareholder passes away, several questions arise regarding the fate of their shares. Since shares represent ownership and can significantly impact the company’s future, it is essential to understand how they are treated after the shareholder’s death.
Shares are assets and are thus considered part of a shareholder’s estate, just…
Understanding the rights and obligations of creditors and debtors in South Africa
By Roy Bregman
22 Nov 2024
Introduction
In South Africa, the National Credit Act (NCA) serves as a guiding framework for creditors and debtors. It regulates how credit information is accessed, ensuring that consumer rights are upheld while also allowing creditors to manage risk and recover debt. This article explores the rights and obligations of creditors and debtors, including when…