Uncontested Divorce in South Africa: The Complete 2026 Guide Divorce is one of life’s most significant transitions, but it doesn’t always have to involve lengthy court battles, excessive legal costs, or unnecessary stress. If both spouses
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WhatsApp Defamation in HOAs and Body Corporates: What woners, Trustees and Directors Need To Know. High Court Confirms That WhatsApp Defamation Can Have Serious Consequences Many community scheme disputes no longer take place in boardrooms,
Read MoreBalancing Rights: A Legal Analysis of Body Corporate The Straight v Jansen Madike Katisi (Case No. 2023-031774) Introduction The High Court judgment in Body Corporate The Straight v Jansen Madike Katisi explores the tension between a
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The Evolving Role of Trustees in Community Schemes “Trustees are no longer simply custodians of property — they are leaders of communities.” Community living has become a defining feature of modern South Africa. From large estates
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In Mannikin Close Body Corporate v Mrabalala and Others [2025] ZAGPJHC 959, the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg delivered a judgment that should command the attention of every body corporate, managing agent, and
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A new Supreme Court of Appeal ruling has brought welcome clarity to one of the most debated questions in community scheme law; whether disputes under the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (CSOS Act) must go to
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