Wessels + van Zyl Incorporated

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 prac

tical, 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

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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Trusts remain a valuable estate planning and asset protection tool, but they also carry ongoing compliance obligations. ...
23/07/2026

Trusts remain a valuable estate planning and asset protection tool, but they also carry ongoing compliance obligations. Many trustees assume that a dormant trust with no income, assets, or activity can simply be left alone.

SARS has made it clear that inactivity does not remove a trust's compliance obligations. With penalties now being imposed for outstanding trust returns, dormant trusts may be attracting more attention than their trustees realise.

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Your top employee resigns and immediately opens up a new business in direct opposition to you. Using your software, your...
16/07/2026

Your top employee resigns and immediately opens up a new business in direct opposition to you. Using your software, your client relationships and your business methods to springboard their new start-up and poach your clients.

We discuss, in the context of a recent High Court case, how our law can help you put a stop to that sort of unfair competition. And we share some tips on how to protect yourself from it in the future.

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A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As mental capacity declines, families are often confronted with diffi...
09/07/2026

A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As mental capacity declines, families are often confronted with difficult legal and financial decisions. Many are surprised to learn that a Power of Attorney may no longer be valid.

Understanding the alternatives can help protect a loved one's affairs before a crisis develops. Read on for the low-down.

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A tenant may be in clear breach of a lease, but that does not guarantee a successful eviction. A recent High Court judgm...
02/07/2026

A tenant may be in clear breach of a lease, but that does not guarantee a successful eviction.

A recent High Court judgment shows how an unclear cancellation notice and a failure to follow the correct legal process can derail an otherwise strong case, leaving landlords with an expensive lesson in the importance of getting the basics right.

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Most buyers treat a deposit as a show of good faith. The law treats it very differently. When a sale collapses because o...
25/06/2026

Most buyers treat a deposit as a show of good faith. The law treats it very differently. When a sale collapses because of a buyer's breach, that deposit may be lost entirely.

The Conventional Penalties Act offers limited relief, but the threshold for court intervention is high. A recent case, in which the buyer lost the full R1.725 million deposit, illustrates just how high that threshold can be.

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

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

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