by Sean Slabber | 27 Sep, 2021 | Insights
The following clause (with minor variations) is often found in lease agreements:- “The Tenant shall have the right to renew this Agreement for a period of 1 (one) year on the same terms and conditions, save that the rental shall be agreed to in writing between...
by Sean Slabber | 13 Sep, 2021 | Insights
With the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination picking up momentum, the question of whether to vaccinate or not is top of mind for some. The vaccination is currently not mandatory. A decision not to get vaccinated against Covid-19 may, however, have far-reaching...
by Sean Slabber | 26 Aug, 2021 | Insights
The purpose of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 1998, (“POCA”) is to offer a civil remedy for the preservation, seizure, and forfeiture of property or assets which, as a natural consequence, are concerned with the carrying out of unlawful activities. The National...
by Sean Slabber | 12 Aug, 2021 | Insights
Fairbridges Wertheim Becker is pleased to announce that both of its Cape Town and Johannesburg offices will be moving to new premises. With effect from 1 September 2021 our Cape Town office will be relocating to the Portside Building at 5 Buitengracht Street, Cape...
by Sean Slabber | 11 Aug, 2021 | Insights
Introduction The Fourth Industrial Revolution (“4IR”) predominated for some time, and the COVID-19 pandemic fast-tracked its acceptance. Within a few months, the whole world had to adapt to remote working, learning and living. 4IR and COVID-19 changed the way we do...
by Sean Slabber | 5 Aug, 2021 | Insights
Two primary avenues exist under South African law for the liquidation of a company – voluntary winding up and winding up by way of a court order. A further distinction exists in a voluntary winding up between one by the company’s members (shareholders) and a...