Conradie Inc. Attorneys

02/09/2026

Congratulations to Hayley Wyngaard! 👏

We are delighted to welcome Hayley Wyngaard as a Director and Shareholder of Conradie Inc.

At just 26 years of age, Hayley’s appointment is an exceptional milestone and reflects her dedication, ambition, and commitment to building her career in the legal profession.

We are proud to see Hayley take this next step and look forward to watching her continue to grow, lead, and make her mark as part of the Conradie Inc. leadership team.

Congratulations, Hayley, and welcome to the Conradie Inc. leadership team!

02/09/2026

Congratulations to Wynand Wagner! 👏

As Conradie Inc. celebrates the 3rd anniversary of our Robertson office, we are proud to mark another important milestone.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Wynand Wagner as a Shareholder and Director of Conradie Inc.

Wynand’s appointment represents an exciting new chapter, and we look forward to the experience, commitment, and leadership he brings to the firm and our clients.

Congratulations, Wynand, and welcome to the Conradie Inc. leadership team!

01/09/2026

Home security is important, but your right to protect your property does not automatically give you the right to monitor your neighbour’s private spsace.
https://conradieinc.co.za/can-your-neighbours-cctv-camera-point-into-your-property/

Can your neighbour’s CCTV camera legally point into your property?

A recent court case involved CCTV cameras overlooking parts of a neighbouring property, including a swimming pool, entertainment area, courtyard and allegedly a bedroom. The Court found that continuous surveillance of these private areas unjustifiably infringed the neighbour’s right to privacy.

The cameras had to be repositioned so they no longer had a direct line of sight into the neighbouring property. The judgment makes an important distinction between legitimate security measures and unnecessarily placing a neighbour under permanent surveillance.

Installing CCTV or concerned that a neighbour’s cameras are monitoring your property?

Read the full article:

https://conradieinc.co.za/can-your-neighbours-cctv-camera-point-into-your-property/

Contact Conradie Inc for guidance regarding your legal rights.

📞 023 347 0996

19/08/2026

Cancelling a sale does not always mean everyone simply walks away in the position they started.

A recent Gauteng High Court decision dealt with a property that was damaged by fire while the purchaser was already in occupation, but before transfer had taken place. The court had to determine what a fair restoration amount should be, taking into account the property’s condition before the damage occurred.

The important lesson is simple. Restoration should put the property back into its previous condition, not leave the seller with something better than before. Clear records such as photographs, inspection reports and videos can also become vital if a dispute arises later.

Buying or selling property and allowing occupation before transfer?

Read the full article:
https://conradieinc.co.za/cancelled-sale-damaged-property-who-pays/

Contact Conradie Inc for guidance regarding property transactions and your legal rights.

📞 023 347 0996

06/08/2026

Can a family disagreement override a trust deed?

After a trust founder passes away, beneficiaries may believe that emails, conversations or family agreements prove how the trust assets should be distributed. However, these wishes do not automatically override the trust deed.

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision highlights why verbal assurances and informal written instructions are not enough. Unless the trust deed is formally amended, trustees and beneficiaries remain bound by its terms.

Regularly reviewing your trust deed can help ensure that it still reflects your intentions and may prevent costly family disputes later.

Read the full article to understand why the trust deed remains the deciding document:

https://conradieinc.co.za/can-family-conflict-kibosh-a-trust/

Contact Conradie Inc for guidance regarding trusts and estate planning.

📞 023 347 0996

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....

03/08/2026

Does the Consumer Protection Act protect every tenant?
https://conradieinc.co.za/does-the-consumer-protection-act-protect-every-tenant/

Not always. A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision shows that the CPA does not automatically apply to every residential lease.

In this case, a couple rented out their South African family home while they were living overseas. When they later decided to sell the property, they gave the tenant notice in terms of the lease. The tenant argued that the lease was protected by the CPA and could only be cancelled if there had been a material breach.

The court found that the landlords were not in the ordinary business of letting property. They had rented out their own home as a temporary measure, which meant the tenant could not rely on the CPA in that context.

The key lesson: cancellation and eviction are two separate legal steps. Even where a lease is validly cancelled, a landlord must still follow the correct eviction process under PIE.

Speak to Conradie Inc before cancelling a lease, relying on the CPA, or starting eviction proceedings.

Read the full article here:
https://conradieinc.co.za/does-the-consumer-protection-act-protect-every-tenant/

03/08/2026

A recent Labour Court matter confirms that South African law gives strong protection to employees who report unlawful or improper conduct in the workplace.

Can an employee be dismissed for blowing the whistle?

In this case, a Facilities Manager raised concerns about possible procurement irregularities involving a costly office lease. After internal reporting went nowhere, he cooperated with the Special Investigating Unit and shared supporting documents. His employer later dismissed him for allegedly breaching ICT policies by sending work emails to his private email address.

The court found that the dismissal was not really about a policy breach, but a form of retaliation. His dismissal was automatically unfair, and the employer was ordered to reinstate him with full back pay.

The key lesson: whistleblower matters must be handled carefully. Employees should act in good faith and follow the correct procedures, while employers should have proper internal reporting policies in place.

Speak to Conradie Inc for guidance on employment law, workplace policies, and protected disclosures.

Read the full article here:
https://conradieinc.co.za/whistleblower-reinstated-protected-disclosures-act-to-the-rescue/

23/07/2026

Many families only discover the legal difficulty when urgent decisions need to be made, such as accessing a bank account, selling property, or managing financial affairs.

Is a Power of Attorney enough when dementia affects a loved one?

In South Africa, a Power of Attorney is only valid while the person who granted it still has legal capacity. Once that capacity is lost through dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, a stroke, or another condition affecting cognitive function, the Power of Attorney falls away.

The article explains three possible legal options: curatorship, administration, and special trusts. Each option depends on the person’s circumstances, the size and complexity of the estate, and whether legal capacity has already been lost.

The key lesson: act sooner rather than later. Early legal planning gives families more options and can help protect both the dignity and financial wellbeing of a loved one.

Speak to Conradie Inc for guidance on family law, estate planning, and legal protection.

Read the full article here:
https://conradieinc.co.za/dementia-in-the-family-here-are-your-legal-options/

08/07/2026

Could former employees use your own business knowledge against you?

A recent High Court matter shows how quickly unfair competition can become a serious threat. In this case, two senior managers resigned and started a competing business just 11 days later. The court found that confidential information, client relationships, business methods, equipment knowledge, and software had been used as a shortcut into the market.

This is known as unlawful springboarding, where someone does not start from scratch but uses the benefit of another business’s hard work to get ahead. The court ordered the former employees and their new company to stop unlawfully competing for 18 months and to return or delete confidential information.

The key lesson: protect confidential information before there is a problem. Strong employment contracts, confidentiality clauses, access controls, and proper exit procedures can make all the difference.

Speak to Conradie Inc for guidance on employment contracts, confidentiality, and protecting your business interests.

Read the full article here:

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 he...

30/06/2026

Is your dormant trust really off SARS’ radar?

Many trustees assume that if a trust has no income, no assets, or no activity, there is nothing further to do. SARS sees it differently.

According to the article, all registered trusts must still submit annual income tax returns, even where the trust is economically inactive.

Since May 2026, SARS has also been issuing administrative penalty assessments to trusts with outstanding returns, with monthly penalties that can continue until the non-compliance is fixed.

The key lesson: dormant does not mean deregistered. Trustees should ensure all SARS records are up to date, outstanding returns are addressed, and the correct deregistration process is followed where applicable.

Speak to Conradie Inc for guidance on trusts, compliance, and estate planning.

Read the full article here:
https://conradieinc.co.za/your-dormant-trust-is-not-invisible-to-sars/