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Globally, every nation is trying to recognise and protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Some are in consideration, while others have taken revolutionary...

SearchWorks has announced a drop in the pricing of their Deeds Office searches to R6.60, the first time in the history of electronic Deeds...

A week ago conveyancers heaved a collective sigh of relief when an attempt by non-conveyancers to, legally, do reserved conveyancing work, was given short...

SOUTH GAUTENG AT JOHANNESBURG OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF DEEDS: SOUTH GAUTENG AT JOHANNESBURGP.O. Box 61873, Marshalltown, 2107;TEL: (011) 843 8400 FAX: (011) 843 8328WEB:...

The Law Society has sent out a conveyancers’ checklist of guidelines that may be followed by conveyancers when applying for transfer duty receipts, we...

The Constitutional Court of South Africa is a supreme constitutional court established by the Constitution of South Africa. It was originally the final appellate...

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY JUDGE PRESIDENT (HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA, GAUTENG DIVISION, JOHANNESBURG) OFFICE 1210 Telephone number:  011 335 0116/011 335 0162 / 011 335...

In a competitive market, law firms require robust legal software to streamline their marketing and client intake processes. Email campaigns to nurture and follow-up...

For Attention:The Office of the PresidentThe Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa Via Email: presidentrsa@presidency.gov.za The Spokesperson for the PresidencyKhusela Dikokhusela@presidency.gov.za The Minister of HealthThe Honourable Dr. Zweli Mkhizeminister@health.gov.za 15...

Many people have requested that we change from a monthly publication to a weekly publication. The main reason for this is that there is...

Nigiri Law by Barry Varkel  - So many firsts…first funny book on the South African law process, first time I have heard of a...

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Prescription – Acquisitive Superior force and death of person against whom prescription is running – Whether death of person suspends period of prescription...