No doubt we are in for at least a year or two of difficult economic conditions, but small businesses have one important advantage over larger competitors - their size keeps them agile....
Whether you travel abroad on business or on holiday, ignorance of local laws can easily land you in a situation where your protestations of "But I had no idea that that is illegal here, it's totally legal in South Africa" are met with stony faces and a complete lack of sympathy from your destination's law enforcement authorities....
If you are owed maintenance you have a variety of enforcement options open to you and should ask your lawyer for advice on which is the best for your particular claim and circumstances....
Residential complexes and estates are becoming more and more popular for the many advantages they provide. Remember however that - in everyone's interests - they also come with restrictions on your freedom to use and enjoy your property....
The inevitability of death doesn't detract from the shock and distress that it brings to the grieving survivors, and much as we don't like to plan for these things it will help at least a little to know what to do in practice after a death....
