With Group firms spending in excess of R270 million on BEE and transformation during 2016 and 2017, this Group Transformation Report for the periods 2016 and 2017, confirms the substantial progress being made across the Group in advancing transformation and shows how the Group sets the standard for transformation in the legal industry.
Please click on the link above to view the Group Transformation Report for 2016/17.
Attention to all owners of commercial property buildings: Are you aware of the imminent and significant change in South African property law that directly affects you? By December 2025, all non-residential buildings are required to possess Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) as mandated by recent regulations published on 8 December 2020 in the Government Gazette. Failure to comply could result in hefty fines up to R5 million or even imprisonment for five years. These regulations are poised to add further requirements to the conveyancing process and commercial property disposal landscape, introducing new responsibilities that you, as a commercial building owner, need to be aware of.
South Africa’s sectional title market remains a cornerstone of urban property investment, accounting for approximately 30% of all residential property transactions in 2024. Despite its growth and resilience amid economic pressure, the sector presents unique legal and procedural complexities – particularly for Conveyancers.
Are living wills gentleman’s agreements?
A living will is a declaration or an advanced directive which represents a patient’s wish to refuse medical treatment—particularly life-sustaining treatment—when the patient is no longer able to competently express a view. A living will, distilled to its essence, is therefore a prospective decision to refuse medical treatment.