Liability of Directors for environmental damage and remediation
August 2010
While there exist, in South Africa, reporting requirements in terms of King 3, the scope of applicability of these requirements is far more limited than the potential liability that can be incurred in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).  King 3 deals mainly with sustainability, whereas, as will be seen from the brief analysis below, NEMA has a far broader scope.. Read More

The possibility of executing a judgement obtained in the high court against a creditor living abroad
August 2010
There are Acts of parliament, both South African and in other countries which apply to enforcement of a foreign judgment.  As an example (an example, I believe, which is pertinent), I shall be using the situation as is current between Australia and South Africa. . Read More

Rates Clearance certificates in the transfer process
June 2010
Do you really understand how the rates work in a transfer? It’s probably the single most confusing part of any transfer and creates the most post-registration queries. Read More

Property Tax Transfer Concession
8 October 2009
Advantages of making use of the Concession: The Concession, if the overall estate planning justifies it, is a generous one in terms of the removal of the residence from the company without incurring capital gains tax further Read More