by VDT Attorneys | Jan 3, 2019 | Credit, Credit Act
The credit industry is governed by the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (“Credit Act”). A regulatory requirement of the Credit Act is that a person must register as a credit provider with the National Credit Regulator (“NCR”) if the total principal debt arising from the...
by VDT Attorneys | Jan 3, 2019 | Commercial, Trust
Our courts have held that animosity and difference of opinion are not sufficient grounds for trustees to remove another trustee from office. But what is the position where a trust deed authorises the majority of trustees to request another trustee to resign and they...
by VDT Attorneys | Dec 20, 2018 | Cybercrimes, Litigation, Social Media
It is sound advice, but apparently widely ignored. This is evidenced by regular reports about yet another Facebook or WhatsApp scandal where someone – usually the person who got caught pants down – tries to salvage the situation. Recently, a Centurion woman rushed to...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 20, 2018 | Property, Rent
It is a world-wide phenomenon that crimes increase markedly over the festive season as people have more idle time, alcohol consumption increases, and homes are left vacant. South Africa is no different. An analysis by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) into...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 9, 2018 | BEE, Commercial, Compliance, Minerals, Mining
The long-awaited Mining Charter 2018 or Mining Charter III (“MCIII”) has been signed by the Minister of Mineral Resources on 26 September 2018. MCIII is immediately effective and applicable to all mining companies in South Africa. MCIII contains a few vital concepts...
