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Choose Your Conveyancer with Care! A Cautionary Tale of “Fraud Unravels All”

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Published on: 11/03/2026

A fraudulent conveyancer nearly cost a Bloemfontein homeowner her property. The High Court reaffirmed “fraud unravels all”: any sale tainted by fraud is void, even if registered, highlighting the need to choose conveyancers carefully.

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Wedding Bells? You Can Both Choose Your Own Surnames Now

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Published on: 13/11/2025

The Constitutional Court has ruled that both spouses now have equal rights to choose or change their surname after marriage, ensuring gender equality and dignity in South Africa’s naming laws.

Constitutional Court rulingsurname change South Africamarriage name rightsgender equality lawBirths and Deaths Registration Act

Honesty at Work: A 50c Coin Costs a Bank Teller Her Job

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Published on: 14/10/2025

A bank teller was fairly dismissed for pocketing a 50c coin to balance her till. Courts confirm that even minor dishonesty can destroy trust and justify dismissal if proper procedures are followed.

Employee dismissal for dishonestyBreach of trust at workLabour Court rulingsFair dismissal procedures

Neighbours’ Facebook Feud: Cat Pics, Karens & Keyboard Muppets

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Published on: 14/10/2025

A Sandton Facebook debate over jackals led to insults and alleged defamation. The High Court ruled the posts were not defamatory, highlighting the need for robustness in public online discourse and the limits of legal claims for jesting remarks.

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Divorce Lawfare: The Serial Litigant and his Stalingrad Strategy

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Published on: 14/10/2025

An ex-husband’s relentless, baseless litigation after divorce led the High Court to declare him a vexatious litigant, barring him from launching new cases without permission.

Vexatious litigantDivorce litigationAbuse of court processHigh Court ruling

Panhandle Access to Properties – The Mistakes to Avoid

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Published on: 14/10/2025

A court ruled a neighbour’s unregistered verbal servitude over a “panhandle” access road invalid. Buyers, sellers and neighbours must ensure rights of way are properly disclosed, written, and registered to avoid costly disputes.

Panhandle property accessServitude rights in propertyRight of way disputesProperty title deed

KVV Inc. Attorneys: Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Property Law and Conveyancing.

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KVV Inc. Attorneys: Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Property Law and Conveyancing.

Fostering Partnerships,

Driving Results.