Buying a home is one of life’s big milestones, and for many, it’s a journey best taken with someone by your side. Whether it’s with a partner, a family member, or a trusted friend, entering into a joint bond in South Africa can be a great way to get your foot in the door of the property market. But while the idea of sharing the financial load is appealing, it’s important to go into this commitment with your eyes wide open. Let’s break down everything you need to know about joint bonds so you can make informed decisions and feel confident in your choices.

Solving a legal problem is a journey – you can’t make the road to justice shorter, but it’s reassuring to have professional legal support along the way. We follow a step-by-step approach to give you peace of mind that our award-winning legal team handles your case as quickly and effectively as possible while keeping you in the loop from start to finish. We’ll be there for you every step of the way. Here’s how we will stand by you on your

“Not all heroes wear capes” is undoubtedly a phrase you’ve come across at some point. Of course, it speaks to the everyday person who recognised an injustice, stood up and decided to take action. This is incredibly powerful when the person who needs help cannot necessarily do anything about their circumstances themselves. Yes, everyday heroes exist, and they are essential when it comes to identifying and reporting possible child abuse in South Africa. Sadly,

We all want to build a successful career and thrive in the workplace, right? The office is meant to be a place where everyone should be able to put their best foot forward and excel in the profession they chose. And that’s certainly possible in an environment that’s inspiriting and free of unnecessary obstacles. However, that’s not always the case. We often see the “mean boss” stereotype play out in movies, and it is usually set up as an obstacle for the new fish-out-of-water employee to conquer, win over and co-exist peacefully with. Everyone wins in the end, right? But this isn’t

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that almost everyone has had an issue with a noisy neighbour at some point in life, whether it’s a one-time occurrence, like a bit of drilling in the early hours of the morning or a consistent ordeal, like loud parties that persist all night. It’s almost unavoidable as the houses and apartment blocks in most residential areas are closely packed. And with that kind of proximity, the walls or fencing separating you and your neighbours aren’t always enough to keep the peace. So, if you find yourself in this kind of situation, and wonder what the

Significant amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act are on the horizon and if passed into law, will provide for South Africans’ criminal records to be “expunged” by paying an admission of guilt fine. The changes recently came into the spotlight again, after the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, was asked by an ACDP MP whether or not he would be amending the Criminal

For quite some time now, many South Africans have struggled with debt. Whether it’s scrambling to keep up with repayments or continually falling down the rabbit hole of incurring more arrears, there is a reason why our country ranks as one of the most indebted nations in the world. Not to mention, according to a

As if South Africans aren’t going through enough at the moment, Experian, one of the country’s biggest credit bureaus, was hit by a massive data breach. According to reports, approximately 24 million South Africans and close to 800 000 businesses’ personal information was compromised after a

Our country is one of the most unique places in the world: it’s a melting pot of cultures and traditions, and a beacon of diversity to the rest of the globe. Of course, South Africa is particularly inspirational and ground-breaking in that it strives to provide equal rights for all citizens and has a Constitution that kicks discrimination to the curb! It’s a testament to the laws in our country evolving with the times… but it doesn’t stop there! A healthy democracy that is built on equality must be open to continuously adapting and ironing out any creases of inequality. And that