by VDT Attorneys | Sep 2, 2024 | Debt, Director, Waiver of Rights
In the matter of Phoenix Salt Industries (Pty) Ltd v The Lubavitch Foundation of South Africa (330/2023) [2024] ZASCA 107 (3 July 2024) (hereinafter referred to as the “Phoenix case”), the court had to determine if former directors could waive their right to reclaim...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 2, 2024 | Dispute resolution, Home Owners Association, Property Development
When purchasing property in an estate one may be required to form part of the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) whose key obligation is to apply and enforce regulations and procedures agreed upon in the HOA’s constitution (Memorandum of Incorporation). The HOA may...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 2, 2024 | Art, Deceased Estate, Estate duty, Estate Planning
Following an individual’s passing, their estate may be subject to various taxes including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Donations Tax, Estate Duty, and potentially VAT. The specific tax liabilities will vary based on the types of assets in the estate and the...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 2, 2024 | Actio Iniuriarium, Employee Grievances, Grievances
In this case, Ms Louw, a Surgical Theatre Manager at a private hospital, alleged that Dr Grobler, a specialist at the same hospital, had verbally abused her. She brought the case to the High Court seeking damages for harm to her bodily integrity, dignity, and...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 24, 2024 | Medical Certificates, Sick Leave
In the recent case of Woolworths (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JA90/22) [2024] ZALAC 29, the Labour Appeal Court had to consider how to deal with a situation where an employee was suspected of submitting an irregular...
