by VDT Attorneys | Aug 28, 2023 | Emigration, Estate Planning, International estate planning, Wills and estates
Many South Africans who have emigrated or are contemplating emigration may still end up owning assets situated in South Africa. This may vary from the family’s holiday home that has been retained for family holidays or other property investments that may not be...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 27, 2023 | Dispute resolution
Firstly, the construction of a boundary wall requires the consent and cooperation of both neighbouring property owners. Our courts have emphasised the importance of this requirement even though it is recognised that a landowner is entitled to construct a boundary...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 27, 2023 | Dispute resolution
In this case the Applicant, a financial institution, entered into a vehicle sale agreement with the Second Respondent in terms of which the Applicant would remain the owner of the vehicle until the vehicle have been fully paid for. The Applicant therefore remained the...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 27, 2023 | Corporate governance, Trust, Will
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 26 May 2023 handed down judgment in the Shepstone & Wylie-case in what has turned out to be a rather controversial decision. The case dealt with the Penvaan Property Trust (“the Trust”) which had three trustees. On 25 May...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 27, 2023 | Public Procurement
According to the Bill, Treasury wishes to create a single regulatory system for public procurement that will apply to all entities that fall under the Public Finance Management Act and Municipal Finance Management Act, and in doing so address the abuse and corruption...
