by VDT Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | Maintenance, Maintenance obligations, Maintenance order
South African law places strong emphasis on the best interests of the child principle, as entrenched in section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Together with the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998, the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, and the Divorce Act 70...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | Airbnb, Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals, Short-term letting in South Africa
This expansion has drawn the attention of both the government and the courts, prompting regulatory developments that could have far-reaching implications not only for property owners but also for tenants and rental agencies. Government intervention is largely...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | City of Cape Town, City of Cape Town municipal service charges, Municipal Service
The origins of this issue can be traced back to the severe drought in the Western Cape in 2018. During this period, residents of the City of Cape Town significantly reduced their water consumption, as encouraged by the municipality. Many households adopted measures...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | Tax Advice, Tax collection efficiency, Tax filing, Tax planning
The principle is codified in section 164(1) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (“the Act”), which provides that a taxpayer’s obligation to pay tax, and SARS’ authority to recover it, are not automatically suspended by the lodging of an objection or appeal. In...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | Consumer Protection, Consumer Protection Act, Direct marketing, Direct marketing South Africa, Opt-out
Section 11(3) of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”) empowers the National Consumer Commission (NCC) to establish a registry through which individuals may register a pre-emptive block against direct marketing communications. Complementing this, section...
