Watering Wisely
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Water in South Africa is a precious resource - for some handy tips regarding watering of our cherished gardens....
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Domestic Workers: What You Should Know
A practical guide issued by the Department of Labour on employing Domestic Workers....
Combat The Stress Often Caused By Close-Proximity Living
Close proximity living, while highly beneficial and rewarding, also contains multiple stressors, especially if an estate is not managed correctly...
Introduction to Sectional Titles By Prof Paddock
The Sectional Title Act can be a minefield for the uninitiated; this article assists home owners in understanding the basics....
New Certificate Requirement for Electric Fence Systems
It is important for practitioners dealing with a change of ownership of immovable property to be aware of the latest developments in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (the Act) regarding electric fences...
Employment of Residential Domestic Staff
Residents are often unaware of the legal requirements when employing residential staff, while many adopt the mind-set that the same regulations that apply to corporations, do not apply to them....
Foreign Domestic Workers and Gardeners
The spirit and ambit of the Immigration Act is to guide, protect and provide regulations for foreign nationals living in South Africa....
Are You A Criminal and Don’t Know It?
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECC) is a certificate issued by a qualified and registered electrician (registered with the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa [ECB]), which certifies that the electrical installation in your home is safe, according to the minimum standards set out in the...
Levy Clearance Certificates in the Transfer Process
In all property transfers where a property is transferred that is in an estate, whether it is a Sectional Title unit, or a freehold property subject to Home Owners Association conditions, the transferring attorney will require a Levy Clearance Certificate from the Body Corporate or...