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29/10/2026

When an account is overdue, immediately escalating the matter is not always the most commercially sensible first move. A well-timed demand, negotiated payment arrangement, or formal proceedings can produce very different outcomes depending on the debtor and the circumstances. MP|W Attorneys helps creditors assess the debt and choose an enforcement strategy that matches the commercial risk.

Before December slows communication and decision-making, decide how you want outstanding debt handled: https://tinyurl.com/mrxt76t8

26/10/2026

A key employee leaving may raise more than a recruitment problem, particularly where client relationships, confidential information, or other protectable interests are involved. South African courts recognise restraint agreements, but enforceability depends on factors including the existence of an interest genuinely deserving protection and the reasonableness of the restraint. MP|W Attorneys can assess the agreement and the circumstances before enforcement becomes necessary.

If a departure is on the horizon, review your position before the employee walks out the door: https://tinyurl.com/mrxt76t8

22/10/2026

Short-term letting may be easy to arrange online, but the legal position around it is becoming far more structured. South Africa published a Draft Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals in March 2026, while sectional title rules, HOA requirements, and municipal policies can also affect how a property may be used. Cape Town has already introduced rates-policy changes affecting certain commercial-scale short-term letting properties. Our latest article looks at what property owners, hosts and rental agencies should be checking before the next booking arrives.

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19/10/2026

A homeowner spots a structural defect. Does the three-year prescription period start immediately? A recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment says not necessarily, drawing an important distinction between discovering a defect and knowing that the builder has failed or refused to honour the warranty. The ruling has practical implications for homeowners, builders and developers, particularly where repairs continue over an extended period. In our latest article, Antony Arvan explains what the judgment means for defect claims, repair efforts, and the timing of prescription.

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15/10/2026

An unpaid account does not always need to become January litigation. Where a debtor is willing and able to engage, a properly structured payment arrangement or settlement can create certainty for both parties before businesses close or slow down over December. MP|W Attorneys assists creditors with negotiations, settlement terms, and appropriate security to ensure an agreement does more than simply postpone the problem.

Resolve what can be resolved now, while preserving your position if payment does not follow: https://tinyurl.com/mrxt76t8

12/10/2026

A difficult month does not automatically mean a business needs rescue, but persistent cashflow pressure should not be ignored. South Africa’s Companies Act provides for business rescue where a company is financially distressed, and there is a reasonable prospect of rescuing it. MP|W Attorneys can assess the financial and legal position, identify available options, and help directors decide on an appropriate course of action.

The earlier the warning signs are assessed, the more room there may be to protect the business and its stakeholders: https://tinyurl.com/zf6663xu

08/10/2026

When occupation happens before registration, the financial arrangements between buyer and seller need to be clear. Occupational rent, the occupation date, and each party’s responsibilities should be properly recorded in the offer to purchase or another written agreement. MP|W Attorneys helps ensure these terms are addressed upfront, particularly where year-end timing could affect the expected registration date.

Clear terms now can prevent unnecessary disputes if the transfer takes longer than expected: https://tinyurl.com/427yuzx5

05/10/2026

As year-end approaches, the window to get a property transfer ready for lodgement becomes tighter. Outstanding clearance documents, bond requirements, signatures, or other paperwork can push registration into the new year. MP|W Attorneys manages the conveyancing process, coordinates with the relevant parties, and keeps outstanding requirements moving.

If you are buying or selling before year-end, speak to our conveyancing team early about a realistic registration timeline: https://tinyurl.com/427yuzx5

28/09/2026

If a deceased estate has no cash and no assets to sell, it is treated as an insolvent estate. In South Africa, beneficiaries are not personally liable for the deceased’s debts unless they signed surety or share legal responsibility. The estate remains responsible. The executor must still follow a formal process, notifying creditors and distributing any available funds according to legal priority. If there is nothing to distribute, creditors may receive little or nothing. Beneficiaries will not inherit, but they are not expected to cover the shortfall. In some cases, families may choose to settle certain debts to retain specific assets, but this is entirely voluntary.

MP|W advises on the right approach in complex estate matters: https://tinyurl.com/yr4x3at9

24/09/2026

Today, there will be braais, but Heritage Day is also about the stories behind them.

Whether you are with family, at the coast, or around a fire, take the time to enjoy your traditions and the moments that matter.

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