The short answer is that an electronically signed agreement of sale is not valid and therefore not binding on the parties. In South-Africa electronic signatures are governed by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (hereinafter referred to…
In terms of Section 125 of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 as amended all Financial Institutions are entitled to charge an early termination fee. The fees charged will be included in the cancellation figures provided to the Transferring…
Introduction and history POPI promotes the protection of personal information by public and private bodies. POPI was signed into law by the President on 19 November 2013 and published in the Government Gazette on 26 November 2013. The President signed…
On 14 May 2020, regulations were issued in Government Gazette No 43320 by the Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002. These regulations repeal and replace the ones issued…
On 7 May 2020, Regulations were issued in Government Gazette No 43293 by the Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002. In terms of such regulations from 7 May…
On 29 April 2020 further regulations were issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002. In terms of such regulations, the various Deeds Offices are deemed to be essential government and administration services which may operate…
On 29 April 2020 further regulations were issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002. In terms of such regulations, during Alert Level 4 the movement of persons are still very strictly regulated. Every person is…
On 29 April 2020 further regulations were issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002. In terms of such regulations, the various Deeds Offices are deemed to be essential government and administration services which may operate…
Introduction: Requiring original signatures during the transfer and bond registration process has become an important one during the COVID-19 lockdown that has been implemented around the world since late January 2020. This document attempts to give a brief overview of…
This is our second Newsflash on SPLUMA. As a brief re-introduction SPLUMA is a national framework legislation which came into operation on the 1st July 2015. SPLUMA’s primary aim is to provide national, provincial and municipal spheres of government with…