Warrener de Agrela and Associates Inc.

Warrener de Agrela and Associates Inc. High Court & Magistrate's Court Litigation;
Commercial & Corporate Law;
Property Law;
Labour Law;
Medical Law; and
Private Law.

In employment law, it is the cornerstone of procedurally fair dismissal. In administrative law, it underpins the constit...
04/09/2026

In employment law, it is the cornerstone of procedurally fair dismissal. In administrative law, it underpins the constitutional right to just administrative action under Section 33 of the Constitution.

You have the right to be heard. Make sure it is honoured.

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Under the Labour Relations Act, employees on fixed-term contracts of longer than three months may acquire the same prote...
01/09/2026

Under the Labour Relations Act, employees on fixed-term contracts of longer than three months may acquire the same protections as permanent employees if the employer creates a reasonable expectation of renewal or permanent employment.

Where that expectation exists and employment is not renewed, the employee may claim unfair dismissal at the CCMA — even though the contract had an end date.

Employers who rely heavily on fixed-term arrangements should review their contracts and conduct carefully. The term is only as fixed as the expectation you have set.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

Transfer duty is a tax levied by SARS on the acquisition of immovable property. It is calculated on the purchase price o...
31/08/2026

Transfer duty is a tax levied by SARS on the acquisition of immovable property. It is calculated on the purchase price or market value — whichever is higher — and is payable before transfer can be registered at the Deeds Office.

Current thresholds: properties up to R1 100 000 attract no transfer duty. Above that, rates escalate progressively up to 13% on the portion exceeding R2 500 000.

Transfer duty is separate from conveyancing fees, bond registration costs, and compliance certificates. Before you make an offer — understand the full cost of acquisition.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

Every client who walks through our door is known by name, not by file number. Our principals are involved in every matte...
28/08/2026

Every client who walks through our door is known by name, not by file number. Our principals are involved in every matter, and our team is built around the belief that great legal work starts with genuinely understanding the person you are working for.

Whether you are buying your first home, starting a business, or navigating a dispute — you deserve an attorney who is present, accessible, and invested in your outcome.

That is what we are here for.

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A well-drafted employment contract protects your business long before a dispute arises. It sets out the terms of employm...
27/08/2026

A well-drafted employment contract protects your business long before a dispute arises. It sets out the terms of employment clearly, defines the scope of the role, addresses confidentiality and restraint obligations, and ensures compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997.

Businesses that rely on generic templates or verbal arrangements often find themselves exposed at the CCMA — not because the dismissal was wrong, but because the contractual foundation wasn't there.

Get the contract right before the employment relationship begins.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

Most businesses focus on the rental amount and the start date. What often gets overlooked are the clauses that create th...
26/08/2026

Most businesses focus on the rental amount and the start date. What often gets overlooked are the clauses that create the most exposure — automatic renewal provisions that lock you in for another term without notice, maintenance obligations that transfer significant cost to the tenant, and penalty clauses for early termination that can run into hundreds of thousands of rands.

A commercial lease reviewed before signing costs a fraction of what a dispute costs after.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

Lex loci contractus — the law of the place of contracting.This Latin maxim determines which country's law governs a cont...
21/08/2026

Lex loci contractus — the law of the place of contracting.

This Latin maxim determines which country's law governs a contract when the parties are in different jurisdictions. In South African private international law, where a contract is silent on governing law, the court will generally apply the law of the country where the contract was concluded.

This matters enormously for cross-border commercial agreements — particularly where one jurisdiction's law may be more favourable, or where enforcement differs significantly.

If your business contracts with foreign parties, a governing law clause is not optional. It is essential.

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The entire agreement clause — sometimes called an integration or merger clause — states that the written contract repres...
20/08/2026

The entire agreement clause — sometimes called an integration or merger clause — states that the written contract represents the full and final agreement between the parties, and that no prior representations, negotiations, or side agreements have any legal force.

Its effect: if you were promised something verbally before signing, and it is not in the contract, it generally cannot be relied upon.

South African courts have consistently upheld entire agreement clauses — which means that what was said in meetings, emails, and negotiations before signature may carry no legal weight at all.

Read the whole contract. Including the clauses that seem routine.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

At Warrener de Agrela and Associates, we believe that good legal work goes beyond technical expertise. It is built on in...
19/08/2026

At Warrener de Agrela and Associates, we believe that good legal work goes beyond technical expertise. It is built on integrity, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to understanding what our clients actually need.

We are a team that shows up — for each other and for the people who trust us with their most important legal matters. That is not just how we work. It is who we are.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

A letter of intent is typically understood to be a preliminary, non-binding expression of interest. In South African law...
14/08/2026

A letter of intent is typically understood to be a preliminary, non-binding expression of interest. In South African law, however, whether a letter of intent is binding depends entirely on its wording — not its label.

Where a letter of intent contains sufficiently certain terms and demonstrates an intention to be bound, a court may find that a valid contract exists — regardless of what the document is called.

Before you sign any preliminary agreement, term sheet, or heads of agreement — have it reviewed. The label means nothing. The content means everything.

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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

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