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Does The Consumer Protection Act Apply to Residential Lease Agreements?
Does The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 govern residential lease agreements?The Supreme Court of Appeal answered it definitively in Els v Venter and Another [2025] ZASCA 163, handed down on 27 October 2025. This article outlines the facts of the case and explains what the court's ruling confirms on the legal...
Published 17 Jul 2026
Legal Framework Regarding Tenant Deposits and Clauses Within Lease Agreements
Within South African law, a lease agreement is a binding contractual agreement that defines the relationship between a tenant and a landlord, including the respective rights, obligations and appropriate remedies of each party. A well-drafted lease agreement not only promotes legal certainty but also lessens the...
Published 17 Jul 2026
Beyond the will: A lasting legacy through a philanthropic trust
Estate planning is often viewed primarily as a means of ensuring that family members are provided for after one’s death. However, a carefully structured will can accomplish far more than merely distributing assets. For individuals who wish to support charitable causes, establishing a philanthropic trust through a will...
Published 19 Jun 2026
Smarter contracts for better infrastructure
After years of reliance on the 2015 edition of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (“GCC 2015”), the South African Institution of Civil Engineering introduced a new edition in September 2025 (“GCC 2025”). This updated framework aims to improve clarity, promote fairness, and enhance efficiency in...
Published 19 Jun 2026
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