Tonkin Clacey Attorneys

03/03/2026

When Time Runs Out: Court Upholds R1.7 Million Deposit Forfeiture in Property Sale Dispute

In Von Holdt v Hill Inc and Others (2023/066739) [2025] ZAGPJHV 1165 (18 November 2025), the High Court considered a dispute arising for the sale of immovable property and, more specifically, the enforcement of a deposit forfeiture clause following cancellation of the sale agreement. Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tonkin-clacey-inc_in-von-holdt-v-hill-inc-and-others-2023-activity-7434586895097094144-u_Vt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEFuHtYBirhvZk6qKI99C7xbsSceec8s3zI

25/02/2026

The 2026 Budget is out! See how the latest updates affect you: https://phconcepts.co.za/budget-speech/tonkin-clacey/

15/12/2025

22/10/2025

Antenuptial Contracts and Accrual: Lessons from Manelis v Manelis [2025] ZASCA 55
In Manelis v Manelis (Case No. 1235/22) [2025] ZASCA 55, the Supreme Court of Appeal considered the legal effect of a commencement net value recorded in an antenuptial contract under the accrual system. Read more:

In Manelis v Manelis (Case No. 1235/22) [2025] ZASCA 55, the Supreme Court of Appeal considered the legal effect of a commencement net value recorded in an antenuptial contract under the accrual system.

15/09/2025

What’s love got to do with your will? Everything.

Writing a will says “I care” when it matters most. It shows your loved ones that you’ve taken the time to plan, to protect them, and to leave behind clarity, not questions.

During National Wills Week, from 15–19 September, you can write your will for free! Book your appointment now: https://bit.ly/tcwillsweek2025

08/07/2025

Movables vs Fixtures: Understanding Property Attachments in Real Estate Sales
In property transactions, a recurring point of confusion arises around whether certain items - like satellite dishes, bathroom mirrors, or bar stools - should remain with the property after a sale or be removed by the seller. Read more https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tonkin-clacey-inc_in-property-transactions-a-recurring-point-activity-7348245408965431297-OONQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEFuHtYBirhvZk6qKI99C7xbsSceec8s3zI

22/04/2025

Lapsed agreements cannot be revived by Addenda
The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that a contract which is subject to a suspensive condition cannot be revived once the suspensive condition has lapsed. In the case of Vantage Goldfields SA (Pty) Ltd v Siyakhula Sonke Empowerment Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Another (853/2-23) [2025] ZASCA 01 (9 January 2025) the court found that extending the deadline for the fulfilling of the suspensive condition is legally incompetent. Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tonkin-clacey-inc_the-supreme-court-of-appeal-ruled-that-a-activity-7320376491957993472-ruW6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEFuHtYBirhvZk6qKI99C7xbsSceec8s3zI

17/03/2025

Power Granted to Body Corporate to Cut Electricity for Unpaid Levies & Municipal Charges
In the case Body Corporate The Straight v Katisi [2025] ZAGPJHC 2, the body corporate made an application to the court for a monetary judgement for the amount of R107 940.00 against the body corporate member / unit owner for outstanding levies and municipal charges. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-granted-body-corporate-cut-electricity-unpaid-jgymf

13/03/2025

What’s in store for 2025? Our expert analysis of the Budget Speech highlights the key changes you need to be aware of. Get the full analysis here: https://bit.ly/budget2025_tc

15/01/2025

The Minister of Home Affairs has announced that all unregistered customary marriages must be officially registered by 31 August 2026. This deadline applies to marriages conducted under African Customary Law, both before and after the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act was enacted in 1998.