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BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million

BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million

Contract

“My word is my bond.” (Once the motto of 16th-century merchants, adopted by ’90s hip-hop artists, and now tossed around by duelling politicians) Many people are unaware that there are just a few types of agreement that are valid only if recorded in writing and signed...
Can a Body Corporate Cut the Power? It’s Complicated

Can a Body Corporate Cut the Power? It’s Complicated

Property

“A body corporate’s lot is not an easy one.” (With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan) One of a body corporate’s core functions is to collect current and outstanding levies. When a section owner becomes uncooperative, recovery can turn into a difficult, costly and...