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

A deck collapsed seven months after transfer. The buyers, convinced they’d been sold a raw prawn, headed to the courts.E...
04/06/2026

A deck collapsed seven months after transfer. The buyers, convinced they’d been sold a raw prawn, headed to the courts.

Eight claims and twelve years later, they haven’t recouped a cent. A 2026 Western Cape High Court judgment draws a sharp line between what the law protects buyers against and what it does not.

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Before you make a loan to anyone, be sure to comply fully with the strict requirements of the National Credit Act. If yo...
28/05/2026

Before you make a loan to anyone, be sure to comply fully with the strict requirements of the National Credit Act.

If you don’t, you could lose your loan entirely, with a recent High Court decision providing a stark reminder of the consequences. The Court declared a R430,000 loan to have been “reckless lending”, leaving the lender (a family trust) to write off the bulk of its loan, lose a decade’s worth of interest, cancel its security bond over a house, and pay legal costs. Why did that happen and how can you, as a lender, avoid the same fate?

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Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability? Not so fast. Our courts have made it clear that a disclaim...
21/05/2026

Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability? Not so fast. Our courts have made it clear that a disclaimer is only enforceable where consent is properly obtained, risks are clearly disclosed, and the wording is specific enough to cover the conduct in question.

These principles matter for businesses operating in high-risk environments, and for consumers who may assume they have signed away more rights than they actually have. A case brought by a woman who fell from her safari vehicle in Botswana illustrates this point.

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Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every uncomfortable workplace is an unlawful one. But where ex...
14/05/2026

Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every uncomfortable workplace is an unlawful one. But where exactly does the law draw the line?

A 2023 Labour Court judgment tackles that question head-on, with important lessons for both employers and employees. If you’ve ever wondered whether a harassment claim would succeed against your employer, or whether your management style exposes your business to legal risk, the answer may surprise you.

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The administrators of residential complexes tread a fine line. They must implement and enforce conduct rules for the goo...
07/05/2026

The administrators of residential complexes tread a fine line. They must implement and enforce conduct rules for the good of the complex as a whole, but without unjustly impinging on the constitutional rights of individuals.

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision, granting a sight-impaired owner a limited right to exclusive use of a section of common area for his washing machine, has brought this balancing act into sharp focus. We discuss the reasoning behind that outcome, with some suggestions on how bodies corporate and homeowners’ associations should approach this sort of situation in future.

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Today we join the nation in celebrating Freedom Day. At Wessels + Van Zyl Inc., we recognize that our profession is buil...
27/04/2026

Today we join the nation in celebrating Freedom Day. At Wessels + Van Zyl Inc., we recognize that our profession is built upon the foundation of the Constitution—a document that guarantees the rights and liberties of every South African. 🇿🇦

As we reflect on the journey to 1994, we remain committed to upholding justice, equality, and the legal framework that protects our hard-won freedom.

Wishing all our clients and colleagues a meaningful Freedom Day. ⚖️✨

Your will must always lie at the heart of your estate planning. But don’t concentrate solely on the financial wellbeing ...
23/04/2026

Your will must always lie at the heart of your estate planning. But don’t concentrate solely on the financial wellbeing of your family after you are gone.

The personal legacy you leave them is also important. It focuses on your family’s values, history and heritage, supporting your heirs in living their lives to the fullest while preserving and enjoying the material wealth they inherit from you. But how do you create a personal legacy that will last for generations, and how does this fit into your overall estate planning? We share some practical suggestions on how to get started...

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The rewards of company directorship come with a caution: the duties and responsibilities imposed on you by the Companies...
16/04/2026

The rewards of company directorship come with a caution: the duties and responsibilities imposed on you by the Companies Act need constant management. Drop the ball on that and you could face some seriously negative consequences.

We’ll discuss one of those risks – the career-threatening risk of being declared a “delinquent” director – in the context of two recent court judgments which involved large amounts of money, seriously disaffected stakeholders, and 7-year bans from holding any position at director or senior management level.

We’ll end by sharing some thoughts on how you can manage those risks.

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It’s a really exciting time, buying a house, particularly if it’s your first! Don’t forget, however, that you will have ...
09/04/2026

It’s a really exciting time, buying a house, particularly if it’s your first! Don’t forget, however, that you will have to pay a variety of costs over and above the purchase price. What are those costs and when must you pay them? Do they impact your ability to afford the house you have your eye on?

We’ll address those questions with a checklist of costs you should budget for. It’s a good idea to work these into a cash flow forecast so you aren’t ambushed by any unpleasant financial surprises during the transfer process.

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The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2026 by 5% from R28,79 p...
26/03/2026

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2026 by 5% from R28,79 per hour to R30,23 per hour.

Domestic workers: Assuming a work month of 22 days x 8 hours per day, R30,23 per hour equates to R241,84 per day or R5320,48 per month. Of course, this is just the bare legal minimum. The Living Wage calculator will help you check whether you are actually paying enough to cover a household’s “minimal need” (adjust the “Assumptions” in the calculator to ensure that the figures used are up-to-date).

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

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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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