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.

Seated in Bloemfontein and established in 1910, the SCA is South Africa's second highest court. It hears appeals only — ...
05/06/2026

Seated in Bloemfontein and established in 1910, the SCA is South Africa's second highest court. It hears appeals only — never first-instance matters. No other court, save the Constitutional Court, can overrule its decisions.

An SCA judgment is as final as it gets for most civil and criminal matters in South Africa.
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Where a party faces imminent and irreparable harm — an unlawful eviction, a competitor misusing confidential information...
03/06/2026

Where a party faces imminent and irreparable harm — an unlawful eviction, a competitor misusing confidential information, or a contract being breached in real time — urgent interdict applications can provide immediate court relief.

Urgency is everything. If you need to act, the time to call an attorney is immediately.

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

Whether you operate as a sole proprietor, close corporation, or private company, the legal structure of your business ha...
02/06/2026

Whether you operate as a sole proprietor, close corporation, or private company, the legal structure of your business has direct implications for liability, taxation, and the protection of your personal assets.

Getting it right from the start — shareholder agreements, director duties, governance frameworks — means your business is built on solid legal ground from day one.

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

Section 34 of the Constitution guarantees access to justice for all — but knowing which court to approach, and when, mak...
01/06/2026

Section 34 of the Constitution guarantees access to justice for all — but knowing which court to approach, and when, makes all the difference.

Small Claims Court handles matters up to R20 000 without attorneys. The Magistrate's Court goes up to R400 000. Complex or high-value disputes belong in the High Court.
The right forum from the start saves time, cost, and stress.

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

Where a party faces imminent and irreparable harm, a competitor using confidential information, an unlawful eviction, a ...
29/05/2026

Where a party faces imminent and irreparable harm, a competitor using confidential information, an unlawful eviction, a breach threatening business operations — an urgent interdict application to the High Court can provide immediate relief.
To succeed, an applicant must establish a clear right, a reasonable apprehension of harm, and that no other adequate remedy exists.

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

A suretyship agreement binds you personally to another party's obligation. If they default, you are liable — regardless ...
28/05/2026

A suretyship agreement binds you personally to another party's obligation. If they default, you are liable — regardless of whether the underlying business has closed or the relationship has ended.

Key things to understand before you sign: whether your liability is limited or unlimited, what a co-principal debtor clause means for your defences, and whether the agreement complies with the formalities required by law.

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

Since 1 January 2025, designated employers are now subject to sector-specific numerical targets — the most significant s...
27/05/2026

Since 1 January 2025, designated employers are now subject to sector-specific numerical targets — the most significant shift in workplace equity legislation South Africa has seen in decades.

Non-compliance carries increased penalties, and the first substantive assessment against sectoral benchmarks takes place during the 2026 reporting period.

If you haven't reviewed your Employment Equity Plan yet, now is the time.
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From Start-Up to Winding-Up — Your Business is Our Business.

Most people assume a contract must be in writing. Under South African law, a valid contract simply requires offer, accep...
22/05/2026

Most people assume a contract must be in writing. Under South African law, a valid contract simply requires offer, acceptance, capacity, legality and certainty of terms — not a signature.

That said, certain contracts must be in writing by law — property transfers, antenuptial contracts, and suretyship agreements among them.

The real risk? Proving what was agreed when there's no paper trail.
Questions about your contracts? We can help.

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POPIA has been in full effect since July 2021. Many businesses are still not compliant.The Protection of Personal Inform...
20/05/2026

POPIA has been in full effect since July 2021. Many businesses are still not compliant.
The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 regulates how organisations collect, store, process, and share personal information. Non-compliance is not just a regulatory risk - it carries penalties of up to R10 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years for responsible parties.

Key obligations every business must address:
🔹 Appointing an Information Officer registered with the Information Regulator
🔹 Implementing a POPIA-compliant privacy policy
🔹 Obtaining lawful consent for the processing of personal information
🔹 Establishing data breach notification protocols
If your business handles customer data, employee records, or any third-party personal information — POPIA applies to you.

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

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 regulates how organisations collect, store, process, and share pers...
19/05/2026

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 regulates how organisations collect, store, process, and share personal information. Non-compliance is not just a regulatory risk, it carries penalties of up to R10 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years for responsible parties.

Key obligations every business must address:
🔹 Appointing an Information Officer registered with the Information Regulator
🔹 Implementing a POPIA-compliant privacy policy
🔹 Obtaining lawful consent for the processing of personal information
🔹 Establishing data breach notification protocols

If your business handles customer data, employee records, or any third-party personal information — POPIA applies to you.

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

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