FRAUDULENT TRANSACTIONS By Christie-lee Britz Recently there has been an increase in attorneys falling prey to fraudulent claims on trust accounts. Attorneys need to pay special attention to these scams as the courts are particularly unsympathetic towards them if they are not vigilant when dealing with claims in respect of trust fund money. These scams […]
Dear Clients, Friends and Businesses locally and abroad, We are pleased to announce the second phase of our planned physical office re-opening, which shall commence on Monday 15 June 2020. Our Cape Town office will be open from 8:30 to 16:30 on Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. If you have any questions, please do […]
NEW EXPANDED LIST OF PERMITTED LEGAL SERVICES AND ACCESS TO COURTS UNDER ALERT LEVEL 3 Dear Clients, Friends and Businesses locally and abroad, We are pleased to advise that on 2 June 2020, the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services issued new Directions (“the Directions”), which permit more legal services and updated court procedures under […]
Dear Clients, Friends and Businesses locally and abroad, We welcome the move to Level 4 by the government, and we hope that the current situation will continue to improve as the President has advised that the Level 4 restrictions will be amended to address the public’s concerns. Throughout the lockdown we have been working remotely. However, […]
Join us for a free webinar to be held on Tuesday, 28th April at 14.00pm to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on property. The onslaught of this virus has affected everyone in some way or another and not least of all property owners and tenants, whether commercial or residential. Topics to be covered What is […]
In light of COVID19, the prescribed rate of interest (legal interest) has been changed with effect from 1 March 2020 to 9.75% per annum. The previous rate was 10.00%. The Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, 1975 provides that where interest bears on debts, the prescribed rate of interest applies, except where a different rate is […]