“The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller not one.” (George Herbert) A Marina Da Gama property. A collapsed wooden deck. A purchase price of R1.55 million and repair costs…
Carnegie LawMay 26, 2026
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“I can’t afford to die; I’d lose too much money.” (George Burns, comedian) At the heart of any estate plan lies your will. Pair it with a file containing all…
Carnegie LawMay 26, 2026
“A creature with a big enough head to make a contract should have the sense to make one it can keep.” (Barbara Kingsolver) A R1.725 million deposit. A bank guarantee…
Carnegie LawMay 26, 2026
Couples who sign antenuptial contracts often believe they have permanently settled the question of money in their marriage. What is mine stays mine. What is yours stays yours. Not so…
Carnegie LawMay 26, 2026
The administrators of residential complexes tread a fine line. They must implement and enforce conduct rules for the good of the complex as a whole, but without unjustly impinging on…
Carnegie LawApril 28, 2026
Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every uncomfortable workplace is an unlawful one. But where exactly does the law draw the line? A 2023 Labour Court…
Carnegie LawApril 28, 2026
Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability? Not so fast. Our courts have made it clear that a disclaimer is only enforceable where consent is properly obtained, risks…
Carnegie LawApril 28, 2026
Before you make a loan to anyone, be sure to comply fully with the strict requirements of the National Credit Act. If you don’t, you could lose your loan entirely,…
Carnegie LawApril 28, 2026
It’s a really exciting time, buying a house, particularly if it’s your first! Don’t forget, however, that you will have to pay a variety of costs over and above the…
Carnegie LawMarch 26, 2026
The rewards of company directorship come with a caution: the duties and responsibilities imposed on you by the Companies Act need constant management. Drop the ball on that and you…
Carnegie LawMarch 26, 2026
Unpaid levies can leave body corporates out of pocket and out of patience. When conventional debt recovery feels too slow, sequestration may seem like the obvious next step. But a…
Carnegie LawMarch 26, 2026
Your will must always lie at the heart of your estate planning. But don’t concentrate solely on the financial wellbeing of your family after you are gone. The personal legacy…
Carnegie LawMarch 26, 2026
“We are also proposing additional tax measures to ease the financial burden on households and businesses, by adjusting personal income tax brackets and rebates fully in line with inflation.” (Minister…
Carnegie LawMarch 2, 2026
You buy a second-hand vehicle and finance it through a bank. When you realise the vehicle is a complete lemon, you cancel the sale and return the vehicle. But the…
Carnegie LawMarch 2, 2026
Buying and selling a house is probably one of the most important financial transactions you will ever be involved in. Not to mention the emotional aspect of acquiring or letting…
Carnegie LawMarch 2, 2026
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2026 by 5% from R28,79 per hour to R30,23 per hour. Domestic workers: Assuming…
Carnegie LawMarch 2, 2026
“All you need is love… and a good lawyer.” (Anonymous) February, with its Valentine’s Day chocolates, roses and declarations of undying love, should be a month for romance, not legal…
Carnegie LawJanuary 27, 2026
“You know you’re winning when you’re being copied.” (Robin Sharma, author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari) Whether your business is brand new or well established, you need to…
Carnegie LawJanuary 27, 2026
“Wouldn’t it be nice to get on with me neighbours?” (from “Lazy Sunday” by Small Faces) Maintaining friendly relations with the neighbours, or at least an “I’ll ignore you if…
Carnegie LawJanuary 27, 2026
“Sexual harassment is the most heinous conduct that plagues the workplace.” (Extract from the judgment below) Our courts have no tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace, stressing that, at…
Carnegie LawJanuary 27, 2026