VDT Soccer vs The Pretoria Deeds Office

VDT’s infamous football team has once again played against our fierce rivals, the team of the Pretoria Deeds Office. Having played them a few times, we knew that it would not be a walk in the park. It was near perfect conditions, except that our team might not have been conditioned all that well for a 70min football match…

We scored one goal, but it was not enough to beat our competitors. At the end of the day, football was the winner.

Back: Paul Motaung; Rabie Smal; August Matshiya; Rigardt Barnard; Donald Mokgehle; Derek Brits en Ruan Botha
Front: Tiaan Koen; David Jiyane; Eric Mohlamme; Joseph Motaung en Kego Mnguni

June 6, 2014
When agreements have limits

When agreements have limits

Maintenance agreements in South Africa have become increasingly popular between parents of minor children as a means of regulating their respective maintenance obligations outside of court. These agreements are a useful tool, allowing parents to exercise a degree of contractual freedom. However, their provisions remain subject to statutory regulation and the overarching principle that contracts must conform to public policy.

Fee or tax? The court decides

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With effect from 1 July 2025, the City of Cape Town introduced three new charges on residential rate bills. These charges were challenged by the South African Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA) and AfriForum, who argued that they were unlawful and improperly calculated. The dispute culminated in court applications seeking declaratory orders that the charges were invalid because they were inconsistent with the Constitution, national legislation, and the City’s own By-Laws.

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