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Debt Collector Nightmares: Understanding Your Rights!

Your phone rings and it’s an unknown number. You hesitantly answer, and a booming voice on the other end demands immediate payment for a debt you barely remember, threatening all sorts of dire legal consequences. Welcome to the often-terrifying world of debt collection. You are not alone and many South Africans experience significant stress and anxiety due to aggressive or unfair debt collection practices. However, here’s the good news: you… Read More »Debt Collector Nightmares: Understanding Your Rights!

Neighbour dispute - boundary wall

“My Land, Your Fence”: Boundary Disputes Between Neighbours

Mr Basson and Mr. Lourens were once the best of neighbours. That is, until Mr. Lourens decided to build a “modern” wall between their properties, and do so right through what Mr. Basson claimed was his vegetable garden. “This wall is clearly 47cm onto my erf!” shouted Mr. Basson, holding a faded surveyor map last updated when petrol cost under R5 per litre. Mr. Lourens, sipping his coffee, calmly replied,… Read More »“My Land, Your Fence”: Boundary Disputes Between Neighbours

Ep03 – Slip and Fall Claims

In this episode we look at the liability of an owner of property or a business when a patron is injured on such property. We consider the requirements for Slip and Fall claims, or Personal Injury Claims.