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Whistleblower Reinstated: Protected Disclosures Act to the Rescue
South African whistleblower laws protect employees from retaliation after making protected disclosures. A recent Labour Court case highlights the risks employers face when disciplinary action is used ... ...more
Employment and Labour Law ,Employment Law &Legal Disputes
August 18, 2026•4 min read
Can Family Conflict Kibosh a Trust?
A Supreme Court of Appeal case confirms that a founder’s later wishes cannot override a trust deed without a formal amendment. The case highlights the importance of carefully drafting and regularly re... ...more
Wills and Estate Planning ,Trusts &Legal Disputes
August 18, 2026•3 min read
Does the Consumer Protection Act Protect Every Tenant?
A Supreme Court of Appeal case clarifies when the Consumer Protection Act applies to residential leases and confirms that cancelling a lease does not automatically give a landlord the right to evict a... ...more
Property Law ,Contract &Consumer Law
August 18, 2026•3 min read
Legal Speak Made Easy
Restitutio in integrum is a legal principle aimed at restoring a person to the position they would have been in had a wrongful act or transaction not occurred. ...more
Property Law ,Contract
August 18, 2026•1 min read
Your Dormant Trust Is Not Invisible to SARS
SARS is increasing its enforcement of trust tax compliance. Dormant trusts must still submit annual income tax returns, and trustees may face significant penalties for outstanding returns. ...more
Tax
August 18, 2026•3 min read
One Bad Letter and Your Eviction Falls Apart
A Western Cape High Court case shows how an unclear lease cancellation notice can prevent a landlord from obtaining an eviction order, even where substantial rental arrears are owed. ...more
Property Law ,Legal Disputes
August 18, 2026•3 min read
Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options
Dementia can affect a person's ability to manage finances, property and legal decisions. This article explores South African options for protecting their interests through early legal planning. ...more
Wills and Estate Planning
August 18, 2026•4 min read
Cancelled Sale, Damaged Property. Who Pays?
A Gauteng High Court case shows that cancelling a property sale does not simply reset the transaction. Restitution must fairly account for existing defects, damage, depreciation and the property's con... ...more
Property ,Property Law
August 18, 2026•4 min read
A Lesson From Horses
A reflection on how horses respond to our emotional state, drawing a parallel with human relationships. Care, trust and emotional safety create a foundation where we can support one another, offering ... ...more
KVV News
August 18, 2026•2 min read
Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings
Capital gains tax can significantly impact an estate on death due to deemed disposal rules. Learn how CGT is calculated, key exclusions and why estate planning is essential to protect inheritances. ...more
Wills and Estate Planning
June 19, 2026•4 min read
Married Out of Community of Property? You May Still Be Entitled to a Share
A court awarded 40% of an estate despite an antenuptial contract excluding accrual, confirming that contribution during marriage can justify redistribution under section 7(3) of the Divorce Act. ...more
Family Law
June 19, 2026•3 min read
Legal Speak Made Easy
Aedilitian remedies originate in Roman law and give buyers options when latent defects are discovered: cancel the sale for a refund or claim a reduction in price under actio redhibitoria or actio quan... ...more
Property Law ,Property Defects
June 19, 2026•1 min read
Your Property Purchase Collapses: Can You Get Your Deposit Back?
A failed R17.25 million property sale raised key issues around deposit forfeiture, bank guarantees, penalty clauses, and cancellation rights under South African contract law and the Conventional Penal... ...more
Property Law
June 19, 2026•2 min read
Dodgy Deck: When a Property Defect is Your Problem, Not the Seller's
A collapsed deck led to a 12-year legal battle over latent defects, voetstoots clauses, and estate agent liability. Learn why buyers must investigate before signing and how courts assess property disp... ...more
Property Law
June 19, 2026•3 min read
The Death of Spam, the Rise of Trust: Why the New Marketing Rules Are a Win for Agents, Buyers, and Sellers Alike
How the new Consumer Protection Act regulations are reshaping property marketing, driving estate agents toward inbound marketing, AI-powered lead generation, stronger community relationships and susta... ...more
KVV News ,Conveyancer
June 19, 2026•4 min read
She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail
A court ruled that disclaimers don’t automatically protect businesses from liability. A safari operator was held liable after a tourist was injured because the indemnity wasn’t properly consented to, ... ...more
Consumer Law
May 18, 2026•3 min read
Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line
A Labour Court clarified that tough management is not automatically harassment. Under South Africa’s Employment Equity Act, only conduct that impairs dignity and links to discrimination counts as unla... ...more
Employment and Labour Law
May 18, 2026•3 min read
Legal Speak Made Easy
Explains the difference between FICA and RICA in South Africa: FICA regulates financial identity verification to prevent financial crimes, while RICA regulates SIM cards and telecom registration to li... ...more
Consumer Law
May 18, 2026•1 min read
Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything
Explains risks under South Africa’s National Credit Act: lenders must register where required and perform proper affordability checks. A court found a R430k loan reckless, voiding the agreement due to... ...more
Credit Law
May 18, 2026•4 min read
Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else
Explains how community living in residential complexes requires balancing individual and collective rights through rules. A court case shows that rules must be enforced fairly and can be flexibly adap... ...more
Property Law
May 18, 2026•4 min read
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Whistleblower Reinstated: Protected Disclosures Act to the Rescue
South African whistleblower laws protect employees from retaliation after making protected disclosures. A recent Labour Court case highlights the risks employers face when disciplinary action is used ... ...more
Employment and Labour Law ,Employment Law &Legal Disputes
August 18, 2026•4 min read
Can Family Conflict Kibosh a Trust?
A Supreme Court of Appeal case confirms that a founder’s later wishes cannot override a trust deed without a formal amendment. The case highlights the importance of carefully drafting and regularly re... ...more
Wills and Estate Planning ,Trusts &Legal Disputes
August 18, 2026•3 min read
Does the Consumer Protection Act Protect Every Tenant?
A Supreme Court of Appeal case clarifies when the Consumer Protection Act applies to residential leases and confirms that cancelling a lease does not automatically give a landlord the right to evict a... ...more
Property Law ,Contract &Consumer Law
August 18, 2026•3 min read
Legal Speak Made Easy
Restitutio in integrum is a legal principle aimed at restoring a person to the position they would have been in had a wrongful act or transaction not occurred. ...more
Property Law ,Contract
August 18, 2026•1 min read
Your Dormant Trust Is Not Invisible to SARS
SARS is increasing its enforcement of trust tax compliance. Dormant trusts must still submit annual income tax returns, and trustees may face significant penalties for outstanding returns. ...more
Tax
August 18, 2026•3 min read
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KVV Inc. Attorneys: Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Property Law and Conveyancing.
Fostering Partnerships, Driving Results.
© KVV Inc. Attorneys 2026. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | POPIA | PAIA Manual