In previous articles we suggested that the best way to ensure that your assets are distributed as you want them to be distributed, is to draw up and maintain a will. Should you die without a valid will, your assets
Basic conditions of employment
There are basic standards which are set out in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 which regulate, amongst other, the working hours that employees are permitted to work. Whether these conditions are enforced in practice, however, is
The influence of KING IV on SME’s
The opportunity to comment on the draft KING IV code lapsed in May this year. The draft code specifically provides supplements suggested to be implemented in different sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SME’s) have a specific supplement sector to be
Advantages and disadvantages of Trusts
Trusts have various advantages, but unfortunately there are also disadvantages. Although this is not a complete synopsis of all the pros and cons, our experience may assist you in making decisions about Trusts. Advantages: Growth taking place in the Trust
Estate agents' commission
Selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make and an estate agent, to whom commission will be payable, is usually involved in this process. A problem that frequently occurs in practice and which is