by Legal X | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dylan Pillay believed he had struck the perfect deal. His fast-growing auto parts supply company needed more room than the family garage could offer, and a vacant light-industrial unit near the N3 looked ideal. A brief lease agreement recorded that he could move in on...
by Legal X | Jun 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you run a workshop, parts dealership, or panel-beating business that’s been around since the days of leaded petrol, chances are you’re still trading as a close corporation (CC). Ever since the Companies Act of 2008 rolled onto the showroom floor, many owners...
by Legal X | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Sequel Isn’t Automatically “Month-to-Month” Most South Africans assume that, when a fixed-term lease expires and the tenant quietly stays on with the landlord’s blessing, the contract simply morphs into a month-to-month rental. It feels logical – like a...
by Legal X | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
During a sale transaction, there is always the risk that the buyer of shares, business, or other assets may not comply with its obligations under the sale agreement. One of the main obligations usually placed on the buyer is the due and actual payment of the purchase...
by Legal X | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment involving a complex commercial agreement, important lessons emerged for businesses in highly regulated industries. Although that dispute arose in a different sector, the broader principles apply equally to the retail...
by Legal X | Jan 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Handling the Complexities of Section 112 of the Companies Act Businesses frequently find themselves in situations where they must dispose of assets, whether it’s through internal restructuring, selling a division, or dumping subsidiary shares. Although this...
