by VDT Attorneys | Sep 11, 2014 | Alcohol
Herewith some basic information for existing or prospective restaurateurs, pub, club or tavern owners. Anyone who wishes to trade in liquor by manufacturing, selling or serving liquor, is required by the Liquor Act, 59 of 2003 (the “Act”) to have a proper liquor...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 11, 2014 | Consumer
The current situation The direct marketing environment is currently regulated primarily by the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008, National Credit Act, 2005 and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002. The current position can essentially...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 11, 2014 | Self Defence
When aggressive force has been directed against another person, a court will decide whether a crime has been committed by taking into account the following elements of the crime: Conduct – the presence or absence of a specific human act. Causal link – whether...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 24, 2014 | Contract, Property
When you place your house on the market, you’ll suddenly realise how many realtors are active in your area. Almost daily a new realtor will contact you to ask if they can’t also help you to market your house. And every realtor will have their own pro forma sales...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 24, 2014 | Consumer, Credit Act
This latest court case, addressing the manner in which credit providers are required to inform consumers of their payment default, drastically curtails the ability of the consumer to claim ignorance of such a notice. Mr Kubyana was one such consumer whom Standard Bank...
