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Two friends start a business together and the first few months are exciting.Clients are coming in. Decisions are easy be...
31/08/2026

Two friends start a business together and the first few months are exciting.

Clients are coming in. Decisions are easy because both partners agree on almost everything.

Then the business starts growing.

One partner wants to expand. The other wants to keep things small.

One wants to reinvest profits. The other wants to draw more income.

Neither conversation happened when the business was started because there didn't seem to be a reason for it.

Many successful businesses begin with trust. As the business grows, clear agreements become just as important. A shareholders' agreement or partnership agreement can help answer difficult questions before they become disagreements.

Some of the strongest business relationships are built on conversations that take place long before they are ever needed.

TRUE OR FALSE?A tenant can stop paying rent if the landlord refuses to make repairs.It's a situation that creates frustr...
28/08/2026

TRUE OR FALSE?

A tenant can stop paying rent if the landlord refuses to make repairs.

It's a situation that creates frustration very quickly.

The roof leaks. The geyser has stopped working. Repeated requests for repairs seem to go nowhere.

Stopping rent payments may feel like the obvious response, but the legal position is rarely that straightforward. A lease agreement creates obligations for both the landlord and the tenant, and the available remedies depend on the terms of the agreement and the circumstances of the dispute.

Acting without understanding those rights can sometimes create a second problem while trying to solve the first.

What's your answer? True or False?

We'll share the legal explanation in the comments.

A parenting plan is designed to help separated parents make practical decisions about raising their children. It may dea...
27/08/2026

A parenting plan is designed to help separated parents make practical decisions about raising their children. It may deal with contact arrangements, school holidays, communication, education and other aspects of day-to-day parenting.

Challenges often arise when one parent stops following the agreed arrangements. At that point, frustration can quickly replace cooperation.

A parenting plan is an important document, but it is not self-enforcing. The options available when it is not being followed depend on factors such as how the plan was concluded, whether it has been made an order of court and the circumstances of the particular matter.

Understanding how parenting plans are enforced helps parents appreciate the importance of putting clear, workable arrangements in place from the outset.

Read more:
https://meyerattorneys.co.za/2026/07/31/parenting-plan-enforcement/

Money changes hands between friends, family members or business partners every day.The conversation is straightforward."...
26/08/2026

Money changes hands between friends, family members or business partners every day.

The conversation is straightforward.

"I'll pay you back."

Months later, everyone remembers the arrangement differently.

An Acknowledgement of Debt is more than a record of money owed. It can set out the amount outstanding, repayment terms, due dates and what happens if payment is missed. Instead of relying on memory, both parties have a clear written record of what was agreed.

It is far easier to record an agreement while everyone is still on the same page than to try reconstruct it once a dispute has developed.

Some of the most valuable legal documents are created before there is ever a disagreement.

The answer depends on who is making the recording and why.South African law distinguishes between recordings made by som...
24/08/2026

The answer depends on who is making the recording and why.

South African law distinguishes between recordings made by someone who is part of the conversation and recordings made by someone who is not. Different legal considerations may also apply in the workplace, during disciplinary processes or where company policies regulate recordings.

Before pressing the record button, it is worth understanding the legal position and the context in which the conversation is taking place.

What legal question have you always wanted answered? It might feature in one of our future posts.

An insurance policy contained a clause that required legal action to be started within 90 days after the insurer rejecte...
21/08/2026

An insurance policy contained a clause that required legal action to be started within 90 days after the insurer rejected a claim.

The policyholder missed the deadline and argued that the clause was unconstitutional because it limited access to the courts.

The case eventually reached the Constitutional Court in Barkhuizen v Napier.

The Court confirmed that time limitation clauses are not automatically unfair or unenforceable. Instead, the question is whether the clause is reasonable and whether it provides a fair opportunity for a person to enforce their rights. Public policy, informed by the Constitution, plays an important role when courts consider whether these clauses should be enforced.

The judgment continues to influence how South African courts approach contractual time limits. It also serves as a reminder that a date written into a contract can carry significant legal consequences.

If you came across a clause requiring action within 30, 60 or 90 days, would you recognise its importance?

When parents cannot agree on arrangements for their children, the focus of the court extends beyond the wishes of either...
14/08/2026

When parents cannot agree on arrangements for their children, the focus of the court extends beyond the wishes of either parent.

This is where the Office of the Family Advocate may become involved.

The Family Advocate is an independent officer who assists the court by considering what arrangement is in the child's best interests. This may include meeting with the parents, speaking to the child where appropriate, gathering relevant information and making recommendations to the court. The report forms part of the information the court considers, but it does not decide the outcome on its own.

Every family is different, which is why these reports are based on the particular circumstances of each case rather than a standard formula.

Read more:
https://meyerattorneys.co.za/2026/07/30/family-advocate-reports/

It takes only a few seconds.Your child's cricket ball clears the fence, the window shatters and suddenly everyone is sta...
13/08/2026

It takes only a few seconds.

Your child's cricket ball clears the fence, the window shatters and suddenly everyone is standing in the driveway wondering what happens next.

Who pays?

The answer depends on more than the cost of replacing the glass. The child's age, the circumstances, the level of supervision and the facts surrounding the incident may all become relevant. South African law does not treat every situation the same, which is why these disputes are considered on their own facts.

Most neighbourhood disagreements begin with good intentions on both sides. Taking the time to understand the legal position before deciding who should carry the cost often leads to a more constructive outcome.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the legal answer was very different from what you expected?

Being suspended from work can feel like the outcome has already been decided.In employment law, that is not the purpose ...
12/08/2026

Being suspended from work can feel like the outcome has already been decided.

In employment law, that is not the purpose of suspension.

Suspension pending a disciplinary process is generally intended to allow an investigation or disciplinary proceedings to take place without interference. Whether a suspension is fair depends on the circumstances, including the reason for the suspension, the procedure followed and its duration. Each matter must be assessed on its own facts.

For both employers and employees, understanding the purpose of suspension helps distinguish a precautionary measure from a disciplinary sanction. The way the process is managed can have significant legal consequences.

Read more:
https://meyerattorneys.co.za/2026/07/28/suspension-pending-discipline/

On 9 August 1956, women from across South Africa came together in Pretoria to protest the apartheid pass laws that restr...
09/08/2026

On 9 August 1956, women from across South Africa came together in Pretoria to protest the apartheid pass laws that restricted freedom of movement.

Their march became one of the defining moments in South African history and is the reason we commemorate National Women's Day on 9 August.

The significance of that day reaches far beyond the march itself. It represents women standing together for greater freedom, equality and a voice in shaping the country in which they lived.

Seventy years later, their place in South Africa's history remains worth remembering.

Today, we honour the women of 1956 and the generations of South African women who have continued to shape our communities, workplaces and country.

Happy National Women's Day.

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