Recognition of customary marriages in South Africa has undergone several shifts over the years through the implementation of new legislation. This has impacted not only the legal status of the parties to a customary marriage but also their ownership of and rights to matrimonial property.

The introduction of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 has led to several changes in the juridical space, including one related to non-litigious fees – fees charged by attorneys for services that do not constitute litigation and are not finalised in court.

In South Africa, the business and affairs of a company must be managed by its board of directors. As such, the board is responsible for the daily corporate and commercial affairs of the company.

Title deeds of cluster developments commonly contain a condition which states that alienation or transfer of a property by the owner is not allowed unless consent from the Homeowners Association (HOA) is provided. Usually inserted by the relevant local authority when approving the cluster development, this type of condition also confirms that all subsequent owners of the property automatically become members of the HOA.

The conveyancing process starts with a signed Offer to Purchase and ends with the property being registered in the Deeds Office. But, there are numerous steps that need to be completed in between. Here’s a look at how the process unfolds.