You may have noticed a charge on your monthly levy account called the “CSOS levy” and wondered what this is for. What is the CSOS levy? The CSOS levy is an amount that a community scheme collects from owners (with certain exceptions) which is then paid over to the CSOS on a quarterly basis. What...Read More
WHO QUALIFIES FOR WITHHOLDING TAX IN TERMS OF SECTION 35A OF THE INCOME TAX ACT 58 OF 1962: Many South Africans have decided to emigrate and sell their homes in South Africa and likewise many foreign nationals have left the country and sold their homes. What tax implication will this have on an individual in...Read More
TOP 6 COSTS THAT A PURCHASER MAY BE LIABLE FOR WHEN BUYING A HOME Purchasers often only budget for the purchase price of the property when buying a new home and don’t consider additional costs that may arise. It goes without saying that the purchaser is liable for payment of the purchase price of the...Read More
A parenting plan is a written agreement between parents that outlines their respective rights and responsibilities with regard to the care and upbringing of their children. The plan typically covers a range of issues such as the child’s residence, contact with both parents, decision-making authority, and the financial support of the child. The Children’s Act...Read More
Parking is a constant topic of argument in sectional title complexes. There just never seems to be enough parking and parking-bay envy is common among residents. There are often disputes over the allocation of bays or residents using visitors’ parking as their own personal parking spots. The South Gauteng High Court recently dealt with...Read More
Employees are often quick to resign in the face of some dissatisfaction in the workplace, and then proceed against their former employer with a claim for constructive dismissal, not being aware of what is required in order to succeed with such a claim. A constructive dismissal arises when the employee terminates his or her contract...Read More
Oftentimes, first time and even seasoned sellers are not prepared for the costs associated with selling their homes. To make sure you are prepared for the sale of your home we have compiled a list of some of the typical costs that you can expect when selling your home. 1. ESTATE AGENT’S COMMISSION: When the...Read More
POPI panic is taking hold as businesses rush to ensure that they comply with the POPI Act before the deadline of 1 July 2021. Although the deadline is fast approaching, businesses can take steps to comply with the POPI Act, including the following: Appoint an information officer – Businesses should appoint an information officer, who...Read More
The importance of an antenuptial contract, or ANC as it is often called, cannot be overstated. It is often the most important document that one will ever sign, however it is often given little regard when planning a wedding. MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY REGIMES There are three matrimonial property regimes which we will focus on, namely a...Read More
According to the recent case of Numsa obo Manyike / Wenzana Consulting and Construction [2021] 5 BALR 479 (MEIBC), an employee was dismissed by his employer for pulling his mask down over chin in order to take a phone call with company security whilst at work. The employee referred his dismissal to the Metal...Read More
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