Tuesday 13 March 2018

“Expropriation without compensation.”

One of the hottest political topics during this last 2 weeks has been the debate on “Expropriation without compensation.”

What is Expropriation? Part 1

The definition of the verb “expropriate” is usually couched as follows: “To take possession of (property), especially for public use, thus divesting the title of the private owner eg the government expropriated the owners land for a road, electricity pylons or for a public recreational area. In plain words, it means “to take something from one person’s possession for another one’s use and benefit.”
Read more - here

Expropriation without compensation. Part 2

Section 25 subsection 4 reads:
“For the purposes of this subsection:-
(a) The public interest includes the nation’s commitment to land reform and to reforms to bring about equitable access to all South Africa’s natural resources; and
(b) Property is not limited to land.”
This subsection clearly refers to the need for land reform and also the need for equity and fairness so as to allow all South African’s access to land, our natural resources and other property over and above land.
Read more - here

Thursday 8 March 2018

Read our latest Online Legal Advice Blogs - South Africa Law

The consumer has a legal  right  to safe, good quality goods


“Why is it that we now have legal recourse if we buy a motor vehicle which is defective or which was previously involved in an accident and this fact was not disclosed to us at the time that we bought the vehicle?”
Read More: http://bit.ly/2FxEWxP
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What is Intellectual Property?


Can someone use your ideas and posts on social media platforms without your consent?
Read more here - http://bit.ly/2FmmIjm

Tuesday 6 March 2018

What do we know about Africa Elephants?

Here is 6 Elephant facts


The elephant is the largest land mammal on our planet – but it might not be with us for much longer!  Numbers have declined for a number of reasons, not least hunting but the biggest threat they face right now is through human population growth that encroaches their grazing land. They literally have nowhere left to go.

Read more
http://satourismonline.com/an-elephant-calf-will-only-learn-how-to-use-its-trunk-properly-at-about-six-months-of-age-and-6-more-elephant-facts

Tuesday 6 February 2018

I want to buy a house, but beware of the pitfalls! - A Case Study

The ownership of our own home is a dream which all of us have; but not all of us will realise; and when the opportunity to own your own home knocks; do your homework! Get advice and in that way you will not make any mistakes.

#Agreement #legaladvice #propertylaw
A recent unreported case of Hlabane and Another versus Sebotsa and Others is a lesson to be learned.
http://legaladviceoffice.co.za/196-i-want-to-buy-a-house-but-beware-of-the-pitfalls-a-case-study

Wednesday 17 January 2018

Legal Advice - How do I cancel a sale agreement?


Do you ask yourself these questions?

  • What grounds do I need to cancel a sale?
  • What process must I follow?



We get enquiries on a regular basis from people who after they have bought an item are unhappy with the purchase.

In these circumstances one has to distinguish between “buyer’s remorse” and a valid legal ground to cancel a sale.

If there is nothing wrong with the item; you cannot cancel the sale.

If there is something wrong with the item; you may well be able to cancel the sale.

There are two ways to do this.

The first basis for cancellation could be in terms of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act No 68 of 2008 (CPA).
Click here for the Legal Advice Office Website

Thursday 21 December 2017

20 top activities for children and families in Hermanus and surrounded areas




There are many exciting activities and programmes planned for young children and their families visiting Hermanus in the heart of the Cape Whale Coast.  Click here for more information

Here is a list:

  1. Play Park
  2. 9 Hole Mini-Golf
  3. Outdoor Adventures 
  4. Outdoor Jungle Gyms
  5. Petting farm
  6. Zero Gravity
  7. Creative Kids
  8. Beaches
  9. Picnics
  10. Shark lab
  11. Big Cat Sanctuary
  12. Mountain Biking
  13. Horse Riding
  14. Seabird Sanctuary
  15. Africa Penguins
  16. Quad Biking & Zipline
  17. SANSA
  18. Museums
  19. Markets
  20. Hiking Trails

Tuesday 19 December 2017

Here is 16 Practical Water Saving Tips You Can Use Every Day


Water Saving Tips for Cape Town. Have you ever wondered how you can contribute to help save and conserve our water resources?

By providing you with 16 Practical Water Saving Tips You Can Use Every Day we aim to ensure that there is not one single individual left who can say they didn’t know how they could really save water, or they didn’t know how they could really help.

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