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Commercial Law

Civil and Criminal Liability in dealing with Agricultural Land

Sellers and buyers often conclude agreements in respect of portions of agricultural land. These agreements include both uncomplicated agreements of sale, drafted by laymen as well as complicated agreements endeavouring to circumvent the costly and time-consuming process of obtaining the consent of the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

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Commercial Law

B-BBEE PROPERTY PRACTITIONERS: BE WARNED

The latest amendments to the Property Practitioners Act in South Africa makes it compulsory for Property Practitioners to have a valid BEE Certificate. Without it, they will not be able to renew their Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC). This means all Property Practitioners now need a valid BEE Certificate to operate.

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Commercial Law

Civil and Criminal Liability in dealing with Agricultural Land

It’s not as simple as buying and selling – not when it comes to Agricultural Land. In this article, Bean du Plessis explains what many people don’t know: a transaction to buy or sell Agricultural Land is invalid and can lead to imprisonment if concluded without the consent of the Minister.

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Commercial Law

ESTA Series: Terminating Occupancy

In this series, we explore the ESTA legislation as it pertains to land owners, occupiers, and the surrounding concerns in South Africa.

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Family Law

A Guide to Surviving Divorce

Divorces are generally characterized by the absence of communication, financial insecurity, feelings of loss, and above all, high incidents of overt conflict. To make matters worse, the parties will now have to immerse themselves in legal proceedings for which they neither have the emotional appetite nor the required experience. This is your guide to Surviving Divorce.