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Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers Anthony Whatmore & Company is a well established, client centred law firm offering a personal approach to legal services.

Founded by Anthony Whatmore, a specialist conveyancer and property lawyer with over 20 years legal experience, the firm prides itself on a client focused approach where every client is treated as the only client.

25/05/2026

She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail
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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.

20/05/2026

Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything
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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 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?

15/05/2026

Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line
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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.

12/05/2026

Trust us to handle your property with care, from start to finish.

Expert conveyancing. Seamless transactions. Trusted relationships.

From transfers and bonds to developments and agreements — we handle it all with precision and speed, powered by cutting-edge tech and direct links to major banks and the Deeds Office.

21/04/2026

Director Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your Risk
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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.

15/04/2026

Beyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy
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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...

09/04/2026

Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?
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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 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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05/04/2026

Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter. May the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ bring hope, peace, and renewed strength to you and your loved ones this season.

27/03/2026

Your New Car’s a Lemon: Here’s How to Make Lemonade and Get Your Money Back
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You buy a second-hand vehicle and finance it through a bank. When you realise the vehicle is a complete lemon, you cancel the sale and return the vehicle. But the bank still wants its monthly instalments.

We have good news for you. The Supreme Court of Appeal has just held that a bank in that situation was, per the terms of its own agreement, the “supplier” of the vehicle and must refund to the buyer both the deposit and the monthly instalments she had paid it. How did that come about, and what must you prove to win your case?

21/03/2026

Today we celebrate Human Rights Day!

Rights are for everyone, no exceptions! When we share and protect human rights, we show that caring is for all.

Address

Marine Walk, 1 Salta Boulevard, Jabu Ngcobo Drive
Umdloti
4320

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

Website

http://www.anthonywhatmore.co.za/

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