Expert Advice from Team Duvenage Inc.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on business all over South Africa. The financial hardships experienced by some businesses have caused them to make significant decisions without the agreement of their employees. 

When entering a contract, one of the most common misperceptions that the contracting parties have is that the contractual relationship is only governed by the terms as it appears in the particular contract.

Estate Agents who are forced to trade without a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), as a result of the negligence or reluctance to comply by the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB), are now entitled to their commission on transactions.

National Child Protection week is held in our country annually to raise awareness of the rights of children as articulated in sec 28 of the SA Constitution .

If you are being abused and subjected to domestic violence, do something about it now. There is no excuse!

The regulations regarding relocation has been amended on 15 May 2020.

On 6 May 2020, the Minister of COGTA, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, issued directions regarding the relocation of persons and goods to new residential addresses during the lockdown period.

The movement of children between co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights or a caregiver, as defined in section 1(1) of the Children's Act. 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005), in the same metropolitan area or district municipality, is allowed subjec...

During these uncertain times, one of the questions that have been asked is – Will evictions be allowed?

Death is an unavoidable event, but is not always at the forefront of one’s mind. It is often difficult to plan for as one does not know when it is going to happen. Lawyers are regularly asked how often one should amend his or her Will.