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Eviction Notice Letter to Tenant | Template & Guide for SA Landlords
An eviction notice letter is a written demand telling a tenant to remedy a breach of the lease or vacate the property by a specific ...
The Liquidation Process Step-by-Step in South Africa
Liquidation in South Africa is the legal process of winding up a company that cannot pay its debts: an order of court places the company ...
What’s the Minimum Jail Sentence for Fraud in South Africa?
The minimum jail sentence for fraud in South Africa depends on the amount involved and the offender’s record. Small, first-time fraud commonly brings a fine ...
What Is Assault in South Africa? | Legal Insights and Consequences
Assault in South African law is the unlawful and intentional application of force to another person, or the unlawful and intentional threat of imminent force. ...
What Happens If an Accident Is Not Reported Within 24 Hours in South Africa?
If you are involved in a road accident in South Africa and do not report it to the police within 24 hours, you commit an ...
What Is the Minimum Sentence for Theft in South Africa?
There is no fixed minimum sentence for theft in South Africa in the ordinary case. Courts may impose anything from a fine or suspended sentence ...
What Are the Different Types of Companies in South Africa?
South Africa’s Companies Act 71 of 2008 recognises two broad categories of companies: profit companies and non-profit companies. Profit companies come in four forms: private ...
Interlocutory Application in South Africa | Key Tool in Litigation Explained
An interlocutory application is an application made during a lawsuit, before trial or final judgment, asking the court to decide a preliminary or procedural issue ...
How Long After an Assault Can You Report It in South Africa?
There is no fixed deadline for reporting an assault to the police in South Africa. You may open a case weeks or months after the ...