Can an Executor Misappropriate Funds from a Deceased Estate?
When immovable property belonging to a deceased estate is sold and transferred to a purchaser, the proceeds from that sale are usually paid into the bank account opened in the name of the late estate. This often raises a concern among heirs and family members who may not be directly involved in the administration process. […]
The Legal Architecture Behind a Successful Business
Most entrepreneurs devote their energy to increasing revenue, refining operations and expanding their market presence. The legal structure that supports the enterprise often receives far less attention. Yet the framework through which a business operates plays a crucial role in determining how well it can grow, attract investment and manage risk. Structural problems within a […]
Sibling Maintenance Claims in South Africa
Recent media coverage has sparked widespread interest by suggesting that siblings in South Africa may be legally required to support one another financially. Headlines implying that “sibling maintenance claims are allowed” have generated considerable discussion. However, the true legal position is more complex than these simplified reports might suggest. South African family law does recognise […]
Property Ownership Structures in South Africa: Choosing the Right Legal Vehicle
In the modern South African property market, investors and homeowners are increasingly recognising that the legal structure through which property is held can be just as important as the property itself. The choice of ownership structure can have significant implications for taxation, risk management, estate planning and long-term investment strategy. As property portfolios expand and […]
Usufructs and Property Rights in South Africa: What Happens When the Usufructuary Dies?
Usufructs are a familiar feature in South African property law and are commonly used as part of estate planning arrangements. Property owners often rely on this mechanism when they want to allow another person, frequently a surviving spouse, partner, or close relative, to continue occupying or benefiting from a property without transferring ownership to them. […]
New POPIA Regulations on Health Information
South Africa’s Information Regulator has issued the final Regulations relating to the Processing of Data Subjects’ Health Information by Certain Responsible Parties under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). The Regulations follow the earlier draft version that was released for public comment in September 2025. A review of the final instrument indicates that […]
Constructive Dismissal and the Limits of Workplace Intolerability: Lessons from Maleka v Boyce N.O. and Others
The Constitutional Court recently delivered an important judgment in Maleka v Boyce N.O. and Others, a case that revisits the legal threshold required to establish constructive dismissal under South African labour law. The matter required the Court to determine whether a change in an employee’s reporting structure could render continued employment so unbearable that resignation […]
COIDA Reforms Now in Motion: What Employers Need to Know
South Africa’s framework governing compensation for occupational injuries and diseases has entered a new phase following the operationalisation of amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). Although the amendment legislation received presidential approval earlier in 2023, its provisions were not immediately enforceable. Implementation required a formal presidential proclamation, which has now […]
Correspondent Attorney Services in Bloemfontein: Reliable Litigation Support in the Free State
In litigation matters, efficiency, reliability and clear communication between instructing and correspondent attorneys are essential. Law firms across South Africa often require dependable local representation to attend court proceedings, file documents, or manage administrative aspects of litigation within another jurisdiction. Mayet & Associates Inc, based in Bloemfontein, provides professional Correspondent Attorney Services to instructing attorneys […]
Who Can Attend a Board or Shareholder Meeting in South Africa? Understanding Alternate Directors, Board Observers and Shareholder Proxies
Corporate governance in South Africa requires clarity about who is entitled to attend meetings and what authority they hold once present. While directors and shareholder representatives are the primary participants in corporate decision-making, three additional roles often appear in practice: alternate directors, board observers and shareholder proxies. Although these individuals may physically attend the same […]