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Water Rules That Flow: Stay Compliant, Stay Connected
Legislative Guidelines

Water Rules That Flow: Stay Compliant, Stay Connected

High summer demand means strict water rules. Know restrictions to avoid fines, cut-offs, or jail.

December 5, 2025
A Silent Night? Keeping the Peace This Holiday Season
Legislative Guidelines

A Silent Night? Keeping the Peace This Holiday Season

Festive cheer can turn noisy fast. Here’s how estates and schemes can keep peace, parking and parties under control.

November 26, 2025
Before You Dive In: Keep Your Pool Compliant
Legislative Guidelines

Before You Dive In: Keep Your Pool Compliant

Pool season is here, but safety comes first. Here’s what South African homeowners and trustees need to know before summer begins.

November 21, 2025
Click Smart, Stay Safe This Black Friday
Market News

Click Smart, Stay Safe This Black Friday

Black Friday bargains are everywhere, but so are online risks. Make sure your clicks don’t compromise your personal information or legal protections.

November 17, 2025
The Smartest Black Friday Deal: Your Home Loan
Market News

The Smartest Black Friday Deal: Your Home Loan

Skip the sales - the smartest Black Friday saving is paying extra into your bond. A small boost now could save you years (and hundreds of thousands) later.

November 13, 2025
When a Handshake Won’t Hold Up: Lessons from F O v T K
Contractual Matters

When a Handshake Won’t Hold Up: Lessons from F O v T K

The SCA confirms that oral promises can’t override written property contracts. Only signed, written agreements transfer ownership in South Africa.

November 7, 2025
Redefining Marital Property: The 2025 Family Matters Bill
Legislative Guidelines

Redefining Marital Property: The 2025 Family Matters Bill

The 2025 Family Matters Amendment Bill reshapes divorce and estate law, ensuring fair asset division for all marriages - recognising both financial and care work.

October 31, 2025
South Africa Goes Digital: e-Deeds Launch
Market News

South Africa Goes Digital: e-Deeds Launch

SA’s property registration is moving online. The new e-DRS promises faster, safer, and paperless transactions for buyers, sellers, and attorneys.

October 21, 2025
De Wet v Barron: Don’t Let Time Cost Your Property Rights
Legislative Guidelines

De Wet v Barron: Don’t Let Time Cost Your Property Rights

A decade-long property dispute shows the danger of waiting too long. Enforce your rights promptly or risk losing them under prescription law.

October 10, 2025
Form LLL: Tracking Land Ownership in SA
Legislative Guidelines

Form LLL: Tracking Land Ownership in SA

Form LLL collects key ownership data to support fair land reform, balancing privacy with the need for accurate insights into South Africa’s property landscape.

September 26, 2025
Snymans Solar Series Part 3: Financing Your Solar Home
Market News

Snymans Solar Series Part 3: Financing Your Solar Home

Part 3 explores how South African homeowners can fund solar systems with tailored bank loans and smart financing choices.

September 17, 2025
Your Will and the Law: The Limits of Freedom of Testation
Legislative Guidelines

Your Will and the Law: The Limits of Freedom of Testation

September is Wills Month. Your Will lets you decide who inherits, but freedom of testation isn’t absolute, it must comply with the law and respect equality.

September 15, 2025
A Surname, a Story, and a Step Towards Equality
Legislative Guidelines

A Surname, a Story, and a Step Towards Equality

In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court confirmed husbands can now take their wives’ surnames, upholding equality and ending outdated discrimination.

September 11, 2025
Understanding Servitudes in SA Property Law
Legislative Guidelines

Understanding Servitudes in SA Property Law

Servitudes grant legal rights to use another’s land, balancing access and utility with responsibilities and potential risks for property owners.

August 28, 2025
Snymans Solar Series Part 2: Registering Your Solar System
Legislative Guidelines

Snymans Solar Series Part 2: Registering Your Solar System

Going solar in SA? Registration with your municipality is key. Avoid fines, legal issues, and safety risks by following proper steps.

August 15, 2025