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Summaries of the Latest (2023) Registrars Conference Resolutions
The Registrar Conference Resolutions are an essential source of information to any person involved in conveyancing and notarial practice and procedure in South Africa. Since 1940, Registrars of Deeds have had regular meetings to discuss contentious issues pertaining to deeds office practice and procedure under the chairmanship of the Chief Registrar of Deeds. The resolutions emerging from these conferences offer authoritative insights of property law in South Africa.
by Wiseman Bhuqa, 18/07/2024
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Think Twice Before You Change Rules in a new Sectional Title Scheme
Over the years, it has become standard practice for developers of sectional title schemes to sell residential units before buildings have been built or a scheme has been registered in deeds registry. The relevant deed of sale will alleviate risk by inter alia, containing a clause regarding levies payable in terms of section 3 of the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act (“Act No. 11 of 2008), calculated in accordance with the participation quota.
by Wiseman Bhuqa, 26/06/2024
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Unpacking the Legal Nature of Retirement Villages
The South African property market has seen the introduction of housing stock in the form of retirement villages (“RVs”), together with the issuing of the so-called “life rights” as a means to address housing and special needs of retired persons, comprising of frail care centres, 24 hour security, restaurants facilities etc. While these special features of a retirement village are obviously straightforward, there is still minimal legal exposure to this concept among many holders of housing interests, developers and investors.
by Wiseman Bhuqa, 21/06/2024
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The 10 habits of highly successful law students.
Successful law students are driven, passionate, and uniquely geared towards hard work, though they tend to reach even further heights of success by utilizing tips to work smarter, not just harder. Adopting some or all of the habits above can greatly help you in your legal studies and into your career path beyond...
by KGP News, 26/01/2023
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Covid-19
Covid-19 Vaccinations Policies & Accesses Policies in the Workplace
The World Health Organization has estimated that as at the 20 th June 2022, only 33.79% of the South African population has been fully vaccinated against the corona virus 1 . The low immunisation rate can be attributed to the concerns that many South Africans have expressed regarding the side effects and effectiveness of the vaccinations. As South Africans we enjoy the constitutional right to bodily integrity 2 which encompasses freedom of autonomy regarding our health and body...
by Jerushka Bisnath, 21/07/2022
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Interpretation of Section 133(1) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008. A case study of Cloete Murray & Another NNO vs FirstRand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank 2016 3 SA 438 (SCA)
A financially distressed company is placed under business rescue to facilitate the rehabilitation of the company. The temporary moratorium has been enacted by means of section 133(1) of the Companies Act which provides that “during business rescue proceedings, no legal proceeding, including enforcement action, against the company, or in relation to any property belonging to the company, or lawfully in its possession, may be commenced or proceeded with in any forum”
by Janet Sande, 05/07/2022
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