TO ENTER INTO OR NOT TO ENTER INTO A RESTRAINT OF TRADE AGREEMENT OR NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT?

Having a ‘vague idea’ of what these two agreements are is not enough.  One must know and fully understand the implications and consequences of entering into such agreements. There is a general misconception that these agreements are not actually enforceable.  Parties who enter into such agreements thinking that the provisions …

THE ‘HITCH’ BEFORE YOU GET HITCHED: DECIDING YOUR MATRIMONIAL REGIME

There is nothing that compares to the feeling of getting engaged and starting to plan everything, down to the smallest detail, in anticipation of the “the big day”. Between all the excitement and stress, many engaged couples seem to overlook the importance of discussing and deciding on the type of …

WHY MUST I HAVE A WILL?

Preparing or amending your Will is often the last thing on your mind until something goes wrong.  It may then be too late as you may no longer have the mental capacity or practical opportunity to express and record your true intentions regarding the distribution of your assets. What is …

WHO IS LIABLE FOR THE DAMAGE TO MY RENTAL PROPERTY AFTER AN “ACT OF GOD”?

Following the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal where countless forms of infrastructure in our province, such as homes, office parks and roads have been washed away or damaged, the province is still reeling from the after effects of damage and loss of water and/or electricity in certain areas. Those who have …