AN OVERVIEW OF CRYPTO ASSETS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Article was written by Lesai Seema, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Caitlin Wilde, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 30 June 2021 INTRODUCTION Bitcoin is widely considered the first ever decentralised virtual currency or crypto asset[1] in the world. The currency is said to have been created on or about 03 January 2009 by a
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How does the National Credit Act apply to me?

Article was written by Stef de Gouveia, Candidate Attorney, checked by Sean Buskin, Candidate Attorney, and released by Keane Robertson, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys. 30 June 2021 INTRODUCTION The National Credit Act No.34 of 2005 (the “NCA”) was signed into law by the president on 15 March 2005, with the intention of governing the application
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An overview of Trust and the legal rights and responsibilities of trustees and beneficiaries in a trust relationship

Article was written by Phumzile Rabula, Candidate Attorney, checked by Sean Buskin, Candidate Attorney at Schindlers Attorneys 30 June 2021 Introduction South Africa recognises three types of Trusts namely Inter Vivos Trusts or Living Trusts, Testamentary Trusts, and Bewind Trusts. This article seeks to provide a brief overview of what a Trust is, as well
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BALANCING THE BOOKS: MAY A BODY CORPORATE AMEND THE PRESCRIBED MANAGEMENT RULES?

Article was written by Dean Scher, Candidate Attorney, checked by Lisa Schmidt, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 29 June 2021 The Sectional Title Schemes Management Act (“STSMA”) requires that a sectional title scheme (“Scheme”) shall, from the date of establishment of the body corporate, be regulated and managed by means of rules1. Section 10(2) states
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Compulsory mediation: Towards the future of Dispute Resolution

Article written by Ayanda Motlou, Candidate Attorney, checked by Dingumuzi, Associate and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 25 June 2021 Introduction Uniform Court Rule 41A was brought into effect on the 9th of March 2020 and applies to all High Court matters in the country. This rule establishes mediation as a step
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Know Your Rights: Illegal Electricity/Water Disconnections by Municipalities.

Article by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood and Maike Gohl, Partners at Schindlers Attorneys This article examines the legal issue of when a disconnection of electricity or water by a municipality will be lawful. Dispelling the Myth Many people think that a municipality is not entitled to disconnect one service if that service is fully paid up (but
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Bail applications: What you need to know

Article was written by Nombuyiselo Mvelase, Candidate Attorney, checked by Kirsten Chetty, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys, and released by Maike Gohl, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 21 June 2021 Introduction While it is important to know your rights, it is as important to understand your rights. According to the Constitution of the Republic of South
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Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”)

Article was written by Alisha Naik, Candidate Attorney, checked by Danmari Duguid, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys and released by Paul-Michael Keichel, Senior Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 20 June 2021 INTRODUCTION With the deadline for compliance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) fast-approaching (as the Regulations in will
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The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013: a brief introduction and overview

Article was written by Megan Brook, Candidate Attorney, checked by Danmari Duguid, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 31 May 2021 Introduction The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“The Act”) is a piece of data privacy legislation which affects any natural or juristic persons who process the personal information of another individual or company.
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Municipalities and the “Pay Now Argue Later” Principle

Article was written by S’neguau Dlamini, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 17 June 2021 The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (“COJ”) often threatens people if they haven’t paid all amounts that the invoices reflect are owed. Sadly, we know that in many cases, the invoices are incorrect and
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