by VDT Attorneys | Nov 16, 2017 | Damages, Litigation, Property
Your question is of concern to many landowners. The primary piece of legislation relating to the responsibilities of land owners in respect of veldfires is the National Veld & Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998 (the “Act”). Section 34 of the Act is particularly relevant...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 9, 2017 | Business, Commercial, Company, Construction, Damages, Property, Tax
When your property company sold the property to the potential buyer, your company became liable, in terms of the Income Tax Act to pay the income tax calculated on the gain you made by reason of the sale in accordance with the following formula: Proceeds from the...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 7, 2016 | Child, Damages, Litigation
When children are placed in the care of any person or institution, be it his parents, the parents of a friend or the school itself, it holds that a greater measure of care, protection and supervision must be applied to ensure that the child does not get hurt. The...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 8, 2015 | Damages, Injury, Insurance, Personal
It always seems a bit unfair when someone tries to cast blame or tries to gain financial benefit for something silly they did. The stark reality however is that it is our responsibility to provide protection and take precautionary steps when we are in possession of or...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 11, 2015 | Damages, Employment, Litigation
No one can argue that a work environment can often be a stressful place where tempers can flare and harsh words can be uttered. But does this justify conduct which affects the reputation of a person and if not, can damages be claimed for such defamation of one’s...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 8, 2014 | Damages, Litigation
Since this could happen to any of us, it’s good to know that there is in fact a legal duty on land owners towards road users to prevent livestock from straying on to the road, either by erecting and maintaining proper fencing and/or to keep any gates giving access to...
