August 2, 2017

The right to protest: What employees should know

The right to protest: What employees should know The right to protest is an integral part of South Africa’s constitution and has recently come to the forefront with mass protest being organised across the country in response to President Jacob Zuma’s reshuffling of cabinet, and the subsequent downgrade of South Africa to junk status. It […]
August 2, 2017

Renting property to foreigners

Renting property to foreigners Renting property in South Africa is a straightforward process. The country has a vast selection of rental accommodation including bachelor flats in apartment blocks, Victorian cottages, stand-alone houses with big gardens, and semi-detached units in modern townhouse complexes. In South Africa, the right of a foreigner to purchase immovable property was […]
August 2, 2017

Employers beware: Dismissal for poor performance could backfire

Employers beware: Dismissal for poor performance could backfire It is reasonable to want to dismiss an employee for not performing on the job, or failing to meet a specific target. However, Employer’s should ensure that the targets they set are actually achievable for the employee. If not, they could be found at fault for dismissing […]
August 2, 2017

Is the tenant or landlord responsible for the water leaks?

Is the tenant or landlord responsible for the water leaks? Questions, and sometimes disputes, often arise between landlords and tenants regarding where the responsibility lies with the maintenance of a property. The simple answer is that tenants can generally only be held responsible for repairs/replacement on the property if the damage was caused by the […]

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