Can you change your marital regime after marriage?
A marital regime determines how parties’ assets will be managed and divided during their marriage and in the event of divorce or death. Changing the marital regime can provide parties with greater financial flexibility and protection. Understanding marital regimes In South Africa, there are three main marital regimes: In community of property: This is the default […]
The requirements for a registered office of a company
One aspect that is often not considered in great detail during the formation and registration of a juristic person in South Africa is its registered office, also often referred to as its registered address. Parties often opt to use a convenient location as a company’s registered address and do not give it sufficient consideration when […]
The art of breathing: I failed the breathalyser test in my workplace. What now?
For years, breathalyser tests were a primary method to determine whether employees tested positive for alcohol. These results have been used by employers to sanction employees if the tests were positive. But what happens when an employee claims that a positive result on a breathalyser test is incorrect and still gets dismissed? The recent judgment […]
Factors to consider before negotiating your home loan’s interest rate
As interest rates continue to rise, many homeowners find themselves contemplating the idea of fixing their home loan interest rates. Initially, when the interest rate hike began after the historically low rates experienced in 2020, experts advised against fixing rates. However, the landscape has evolved since then, and the decision to fix your interest rate […]
Can foreign judgments be enforced in South Africa?
A judgment granted by a foreign court is not directly enforceable in South Africa but constitutes a prima facie proof of debt (the clearest possible proof of debt). One would still need to institute an action from the South African court based on the foreign judgment. The Enforcement of Foreign Civil Judgments Act 32 of […]