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Wessels + van Zyl Incorporated Attorneys + Conveyancers + Notaries

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Attorneys + Conveyancers + Notaries

Conveyancing - is flagship service distinguished by fast turn-around times, reliability and an outstanding standard of excellence. On matters complex to simple, our legal service is grounded in an extensive track record with various organisations and property developers. Litigation - Specialists in commercial and property litigation, our approach is always practical, efficient and cost-effective. Our litigation attorneys capably present complex, technical cases efficiently and are committed to selecting and implementing the best litigation approach possible. Other Legal Services:
Company Law | Commercial Law | Insolvency Law | General Litigation | Legal Due Diligence | Trust Law | Estate Planning | Administration of deceased estates | Property Transactions | Insurance Law | Family Law and Divorce

It’s unfortunately all too common a tale. Out of the blue, an older person, rendered vulnerable by age or illness, acqui...
15/10/2026

It’s unfortunately all too common a tale. Out of the blue, an older person, rendered vulnerable by age or illness, acquires a new “friend”. Before anyone in the family realises what’s going on, their loved one has died, and the fraudster claims to be sole heir in terms of a last-minute will.

No surprise then that our courts must often determine whether a deceased person’s last will was tainted by incapacity, undue influence, fraud, or even forgery. The sad tale of a 90-year-old man who left behind two conflicting wills is a good example of how our courts approach these situations.

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After their bond was withdrawn, the buyers were given time to arrange new finance. Instead, one of them emailed the conv...
08/10/2026

After their bond was withdrawn, the buyers were given time to arrange new finance. Instead, one of them emailed the conveyancer saying they would only apply for another bond after the seller repaired an alleged defect or agreed to reduce the price.

The seller understood this to mean that the buyers would not proceed on the terms they had already accepted. She cancelled the sale, and the High Court agreed that she was entitled to do so. The buyers lost the sale and the money already paid and faced further financial consequences.

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Under the current law, it is already illegal to employ someone who is not legally entitled to work in South Africa. This...
01/10/2026

Under the current law, it is already illegal to employ someone who is not legally entitled to work in South Africa. This applies to businesses and to households employing foreign domestic workers, nannies or gardeners.

A new Bill proposes additional duties and higher penalties for employers, but these changes are not yet law. Employers should therefore comply with the existing law and remain alert to the proposed changes.

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At the heart of your estate planning is your will (“Last Will and Testament”). Without it, you lose your right to choose...
17/09/2026

At the heart of your estate planning is your will (“Last Will and Testament”). Without it, you lose your right to choose your heirs, to choose the executor of your estate, and to choose who will look after your children and your family trusts when you die.

But there’s lots of online chatter about other types of “will” such as offshore wills, digital wills, business wills, ethical wills and living wills. What are they and do you really need to put them all in place?

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In most cases hitting a pothole results in a damaged tyre or wheel. But for one unfortunate motorcyclist who hit a 60cm ...
10/09/2026

In most cases hitting a pothole results in a damaged tyre or wheel. But for one unfortunate motorcyclist who hit a 60cm behemoth near George, it meant losing a leg.

The High Court held the Department of Infrastructure liable for his damages, finding that the roads authority had failed to detect, repair or warn road users about a dangerous defect it knew, or should have known, about.

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Home security cameras are increasingly common, but protecting your property does not give you an unrestricted right to m...
03/09/2026

Home security cameras are increasingly common, but protecting your property does not give you an unrestricted right to monitor your neighbours.

A dispute between Cape Town neighbours has clarified where the line may be drawn. The bottom line? CCTV surveillance of a neighbour’s private spaces can infringe their constitutional rights to privacy and dignity.

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When a trust's founder dies, families often assume that whatever they said they wanted will be honoured, even if the tru...
27/08/2026

When a trust's founder dies, families often assume that whatever they said they wanted will be honoured, even if the trust deed was never changed to reflect it.

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision confirms that this is not how trusts work. What governs a trust after the founder's death is the trust deed itself, not the wishes they expressed at family meetings in their final years.

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Paying rent under a residential lease does not automatically make you a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act. A re...
20/08/2026

Paying rent under a residential lease does not automatically make you a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act. A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision shows that the real question is whether the landlord is letting property in the ordinary course of business.

That said, even where the CPA does not apply and a lease is validly cancelled, a landlord cannot simply tell a tenant to leave without following the correct eviction process.

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Happy Women's Day! 🌸Empowered women empower the world. Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of ev...
09/08/2026

Happy Women's Day! 🌸

Empowered women empower the world. Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of every woman making a difference.

Here's to lifting each other up - today and every day. 💛

The “Whistleblower’s Act”, formally known as the Protected Disclosures Act, encourages employees to expose corruption, c...
07/08/2026

The “Whistleblower’s Act”, formally known as the Protected Disclosures Act, encourages employees to expose corruption, criminal activity and other wrongdoing in the workplace.

But what protections does the Act actually give whistleblowers? And what steps should employers and employees take to ensure they comply with it? We’ll answer all of these questions in the context of a recent Labour Court decision to reinstate a manager who was ostensibly fired for breaching ICT policies.

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Lynnwood Law Offices, 1st Floor, @Lynnwood Office Park, 474 Lynnwood Road, Lynnwood
Pretoria
0181

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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0860 061 061

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