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Vacancy: Associate | Attorney & Conveyancer
15 August 2025

Maurice Phillips Wisenberg is an established niche law firm based in the Cape Town CBD. 

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Vacancy: Practice Manager
15 August 2025

MP|W Attorneys, a dynamic law firm in Cape Town, seeks a proactive and highly organised Practice Manager to join our... team. This pivotal role combines administrative excellence to support to ensure smooth communication and co-ordination between the firm’s directors and external stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and handling challenging dynamics with professionalism and tact.

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Employment Equity targets are in. Is your business ready?
05 August 2025

If you employ 50 or more people, major changes are coming, and non-compliance could cost you millions.

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To be or not to be: The director’s dilemma
05 August 2025

Find out what it really means to be a director, and what happens when things go wrong.

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No borders, no rules? Cryptocurrency and South African law
05 August 2025

Crypto might be borderless, but South Africa’s laws aren’t. Find out why exchange control regulations don’t apply to cryptocurrency (yet)... and what could change soon.

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Underwriter vs Arranger. What’s the difference?
05 August 2025

When a claim is denied, knowing who’s who can make all the difference.

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Signed, sealed… certified!
05 August 2025

Selling your home? Don’t forget about the five must-have certificates that seal the deal, from electrical to beetle and beyond.

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New draft code on dismissals: What employers need to know
04 August 2025

Clearer. Broader. More focused. The new Draft Code aims to clarify dismissal procedures for misconduct, incapacity, and now, for the... first time, fully incorporates operational requirements. 

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Supporting Families Through Deceased Estate Administration
04 August 2025

Losing a loved one is never easy. On top of the emotional impact, families are often left with the responsibility... of handling a complicated legal process: administering the deceased estate. 

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BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million
14 July 2025

Not everyone knows that the verbal agreements we make every day are, with very few exceptions, every bit as valid... and enforceable as formal written contracts. 

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When Does a Property Defect Justify Cancellation? A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse
14 July 2025

“Buyer’s remorse” is a well-known phenomenon that’s led many a property buyer to cast around desperately for a means, any... means, to escape the sale they’ve just tied themselves into. Be careful here – cancelling a sale without sound legal grounds will be a very costly mistake.

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Considering a Home Loan Switch? Here's What You Need to Know
14 July 2025

Bond switching refers to the process of moving your existing home loan from one bank to another. It involves cancelling... your current bond and registering a new one. 

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Vacancy: Associate | Attorney & Conveyancer

15 August 2025

Maurice Phillips Wisenberg is an established niche law firm based in the Cape Town CBD. 

READ MORE
239
Vacancy

Vacancy: Practice Manager

15 August 2025

MP|W Attorneys, a dynamic law firm in Cape Town, seeks a proactive and highly organised Practice Manager to join our... team. This pivotal role combines administrative excellence to support to ensure smooth communication and co-ordination between the firm’s directors and external stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and handling challenging dynamics with professionalism and tact.

READ MORE
194
Vacancy

Employment Equity targets are in. Is your business ready?

05 August 2025

If you employ 50 or more people, major changes are coming, and non-compliance could cost you millions.

READ MORE
100
Article

To be or not to be: The director’s dilemma

05 August 2025

Find out what it really means to be a director, and what happens when things go wrong.

READ MORE
71
Article

No borders, no rules? Cryptocurrency and South African law

05 August 2025

Crypto might be borderless, but South Africa’s laws aren’t. Find out why exchange control regulations don’t apply to cryptocurrency (yet)... and what could change soon.

READ MORE
54
Article

Underwriter vs Arranger. What’s the difference?

05 August 2025

When a claim is denied, knowing who’s who can make all the difference.

READ MORE
67
Article

Signed, sealed… certified!

05 August 2025

Selling your home? Don’t forget about the five must-have certificates that seal the deal, from electrical to beetle and beyond.

READ MORE
66
Article

New draft code on dismissals: What employers need to know

04 August 2025

Clearer. Broader. More focused. The new Draft Code aims to clarify dismissal procedures for misconduct, incapacity, and now, for the... first time, fully incorporates operational requirements. 

READ MORE
62
Article

Supporting Families Through Deceased Estate Administration

04 August 2025

Losing a loved one is never easy. On top of the emotional impact, families are often left with the responsibility... of handling a complicated legal process: administering the deceased estate. 

READ MORE
57
Article

BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million

14 July 2025

Not everyone knows that the verbal agreements we make every day are, with very few exceptions, every bit as valid... and enforceable as formal written contracts. 

READ MORE
152
Article

When Does a Property Defect Justify Cancellation? A Costly Case of Buyer’s Remorse

14 July 2025

“Buyer’s remorse” is a well-known phenomenon that’s led many a property buyer to cast around desperately for a means, any... means, to escape the sale they’ve just tied themselves into. Be careful here – cancelling a sale without sound legal grounds will be a very costly mistake.

READ MORE
129
Article

Considering a Home Loan Switch? Here's What You Need to Know

14 July 2025

Bond switching refers to the process of moving your existing home loan from one bank to another. It involves cancelling... your current bond and registering a new one. 

READ MORE
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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

30 June 2025

Owe SARS more than you can pay? You might be able to negotiate your way out of it—legally. Learn how... a compromise could offer a second chance.

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M&A in SA: Why everyone’s talking about earn-outs

30 June 2025

In South African private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), earn-outs are increasingly used as a tool to bridge valuation gaps and... align the interests of buyers and sellers.

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Think before you post: Your job might depend on it

30 June 2025

Think your personal social media is off-limits to your employer? Think again. This article reveals how online posts can lead... to real-world workplace consequences.

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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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“Running” into trouble: pedestrian rights matter

03 June 2025

Think you're safe sprinting through a public race? A recent court ruling says otherwise. Find out how one runner's collision... turned into a costly legal lesson—and what it means for every athlete on public routes.

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Bypassing the National Credit Act may come back to bite you

02 June 2025

Think you can sidestep credit laws with ‘friendly’ loans or sneaky deals? Think again. Discover why trying to outsmart the... National Credit Act could lead to costly surprises you never saw coming.

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Cybercrime on the rise in property transactions

02 June 2025

As property transactions increasingly rely on electronic communication, buyers and sellers are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. This article outlines... simple, effective steps to help protect against digital threats during the buying and selling process.

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Competition Commission guidelines on internal restructuring

30 May 2025

Thinking of reshuffling your company’s structure? The Competition Commission has just released clear guidelines on when internal changes could count... as mergers, and when you need to notify them. Don’t get caught off guard; find out what the new rules mean for your business.

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No foot to stand on: “Voetstoots” and the cost of concealing defects

30 May 2025

Think ‘voetstoots’ means you're off the hook as a seller? Think again. A recent court ruling draws the line between... misrepresentation and legal immunity.

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New Housing Act: What homeowners and builders must know

30 May 2025

Planning to build, renovate, or buy a home? This new Act could impact your plans—and your rights. Here's what you... need to know.

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The information in the news and views section relate to recent legal developments, is intended to provide general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. MP|W will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon the content of this website.

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