The Rights of Owners of Newly Built Houses in South Africa
Introduction Building or purchasing a newly constructed house is an exciting endeavour. However, it is essential to understand your rights as a property owner to ensure that the construction work meets the required standards. In South Africa, several building...
Social Media: The Do’s And Don’ts
Introduction Do you look at your phone first thing in the morning to read the news or scroll through social media? The Internet is a quick, easy and effective source of information. Social media has become a vital part of our everyday lives; however, one must be...
Cession – How, when and why does it matter?
Introduction Often when we do not provide personal surety, the security of a loan can take the form of a cession. Therefore, the theory behind what we agree to when we agree to a cession is critical. South Africa has two types of cession: out-and-out and...Recent South African Case Law Sets High Bar for Piercing the Corporate Veil and Holding Shareholders Personally Liable
Introduction Piercing the corporate veil is a legal doctrine that allows a court to disregard the separate legal personality of a company and hold its shareholders or directors personally liable for the company’s debts or wrongdoing. This doctrine is typically...
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