INTRODUCTION In order for a conveyancer to register a transfer at the deeds office, they are required to lodge a rates clearance certificate (RCC). For both sectional title and freehold property, the rates clearance figures for rates and refuse charges will be incorporated. In the case of freehold property, the rates clearance figures will include

INTRODUCTION The steps were taken after receipt of an instruction from the bank and prior to registration of a mortgage bond vary from transaction to transaction, there are however certain steps that are uniform depending on the type of bond instruction and we set these out below, together with a brief explanation. This is not intended

Article written by Alisha Naik, Candidate Attorney, checked by Jordan Dias, Associate and released by Pierre van der Merwe, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 12 November 2021 INTRODUCTION Whilst South Africans possess the constitutionally protected right to freedom of expression, it is important to remember that this right is limited. When one exceeds the limitations imposed,

Article written by Megan Brook, Candidate Attorney, checked by Simone Jansen van Rensburg, Associate and released by Kerry Theunissen, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys Introduction‘Massing’ is a useful estate planning tool, especially for those who are married (regardless of their marital regime). There are, however, legal requirements which must be met in order for there

Article written by Stefano de Gouveia, Candidate Attorney, checked by Simone Jansen van Rensburg, Associate and released by Pierre van der Merwe 04 November 2021 INTRODUCTION Notarial bonds are a special form of security which may be utilised in addition to the traditional forms of security, such as mortgage bonds, pledges, suretyships or cessions to

Article written by Avyakta Sing, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Courtney Altmuner, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 02 November 2021 Background Michael Raju Padayachee (“the Appellant”) was indicted in the Regional Court, Verulam, on various criminal charges, and was convicted of rape, attempted murder and two counts of assault with the intention to cause grievous

Article written by S’negugu, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 02 November 2021 Introduction A rates rebate is a discount on the amount of rates that you pay to the municipality each month in respect of your property ownership. Certain registered owners of property located within the City of

ITS IMPACT AND THE WAY FORWARD Article written by Danisha Naidu, Candidate Attorney, checked by Davina Naidoo, Associate, and released by Alec Veitch, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 27 October 2021 INTRODUCTION This article aims to give a brief overview of the Carbon Tax Act, as well as the effects of carbon tax on the South

Article written by Denis Pokani Mitole, Candidate Attorney, checked by Associate and released by Paul-Michael Keichel, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 27 October 2021 INTRODUCTION South Africa (“SA”) is undoubtedly one of the best economies on the African continent, but, compared to the rest of the world, certain challenges may seem to exceed the benefits of

Article written by Denis Pokani Mitole, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Charlotte Clarke, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 20 October 2021 Introduction South Africa recently clocked 500 days under lockdown from the ever-present threat of the Coronavirus (“Covid 19”). The country will soon come out of lockdown, and most restrictions will be removed. While the