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The importance of signing your Will correctly
23/04/2024 - For a Will or amendment thereof to be valid, it must comply with the provisions of the Wills Act 7 of 1953.
General and Special Notarial Bonds
22/04/2024 - Bonds are registered to secure an obligation by a debtor to a creditor, for example, to secure the repayment of money.
The Common Law Public Healthcare Defence
19/09/2023 - Since 1991, the number of medical negligence claims in South Africa has been steadily increasing along with the amount of damages claimed and recovered. This has resulted in the public health sector budget coming under severe pressure.
What to consider before providing credit to a family member, friend or any other familiar party
15/06/2023 -
Flying High in the Workplace
23/05/2023 - In September 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalised the cultivation, possession and use of dagga for private purposes.
Economic Abuse
26/09/2022 - South African Law and in particular the Domestic Violence Amendment Act 116 of 1998 (DVA) as amended, has recognised that economic abuse is a form of domestic violence.
Legal recognition for Muslim marriages in South Africa
30/08/2022 - For the past 28 years of our democracy Muslim marriages have not been recognised as valid under South African law
Property Practitioners Act
02/08/2022 - The Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 (the “Act”) came into operation on the 1st of February 2022. The Act replaces the Estate Agencies Affairs Act 112 of 1976 and has brought about some significant changes to the real estate industry. The Act provides greater protection for consumers in the property market and addresses the need for transformation within the property industry.
Customary marriages – the handing over of the bride - is the requirement of integration of the bride optional in customary marriages?
13/06/2022 -
Strengthening our Labour and Employment law team
19/04/2022 - We are very pleased that Danielle Stevens has joined our Labour and Employment law team.
Business interruption insurance and Covid-19
01/08/2020 - The Covid-19 pandemic has not only had devastating health consequences the world over, but it has wrought havoc on our economy, which will likely be felt for many years to come.
IMAGINE BEING IN A POSITION WHERE YOU MAY BE FORCED TO DISCLOSE CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL ADVICE YOU RECEIVED FROM YOUR ATTORNEY!
03/06/2020 -
THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK AMENDMENT ACT 12 of 2019 (Herein after referred to as NQFA) – IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO LIE ON YOUR CV:
18/09/2019 -
Do African women enjoy the full protection of our Constitution?
05/11/2018 - “During apartheid, the African woman was a particularly vulnerable figure in society and she suffered three-fold discrimination based on her race, her class and her gender....
Corruption Watch NPC and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others: the Paralysed state of Instability in the National Prosecuting Authority.
10/09/2018 -
Voluntary Contributions Not to Be Claimed as Loss of Earnings Against the Road Accident Fund, The Supreme Court of Appeals Decides.
03/07/2018 -
THE ROLE OF THE RULE OF LAW IN GOVERNMENT BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
21/05/2018 - Are you doing business with the government? Take precautionary measures.
SETTLEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE NEW INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ACT 15 OF 2017
08/02/2018 -
SECTION 7(1) OF THE RECOGNITION OF CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES ACT DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL
02/01/2018 -
Rescission of court orders and the status of orders taken by consent: Occupiers of Erven 87 & 88 Berea v C F de Wet N.O. [2017] ZACC 18
01/08/2017 -
Procurement Protocols for the Legal Profession
30/06/2017 - TMJ representative, Natasha Christophers (TMJ Sandton office) signs the Procurement Protocols for the Legal Profession at a ceremony held at Emperor's Palace, Gauteng
INCORRECT PRICING BY ONLINE SUPPLIERS – HOW IMPORTANT ARE THOSE PESKY T’S & C’S?
01/06/2017 -
Can a shareholder claim damages, in his/her personal capacity, he/she has suffered as result of the wrongdoing against a company?
01/02/2017 -
Business Rescue - Is your Company “financially stressed’? – a director’s duties and personal liability
09/01/2017 -
WILL A COURT ORDER SUFFICE FOR THE DISCONNECTION OF AN OWNERS' UTILITIES OR DOES IT INFRINGE ON BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS?
01/12/2016 -
Is an undertaking in terms of Section 17(4)(a) of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 sufficient to include cost of a domestic assistant?
04/10/2016 -
VAC PROGRAMME - JULY 2016
18/07/2016 - TMJ hosts a week long Vac Programme for 3rd & final year law students
EXHAUSTING INTERNAL REMEDIES IN THE MUNICIPAL PROCUREMENT - WHAT DOES EXHAUST INTERNAL REMEDIES MEAN IN TERMS OF SECTION 7(2) OF PAJA?
12/07/2016 -
Interpretation of section 129 of National Credit Act and implications thereof: Nkata v First Rand Bank Limited and others
19/05/2016 -
E-Update: 29 January 2016
29/01/2016 - TMJ PARTICIPATES IN THE EAST COAST WATER SHARE DRIVE
DOES THE DECISION BY AN ORGAN OF STATE TO CANCEL A TENDER BEFORE ADJUDICATION AMOUNT TO ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION?
06/01/2016 - Does the decision by an organ of state to cancel a tender before adjudication amount to administrative action?
DIRECTORS' YEAR END FUNCTION - REDLANDS HOTEL
09/12/2015 - The Directors had their Year End Function with their spouses at Redlands Hotel on 9 December 2015. Featured are pictures of the very successful evening.
PINK FRIDAY - CANCER AWARENESS
30/10/2015 - TMJ Attorneys decided to have a Pink Friday at work to help get the whole firm involved in creating awareness for cancer, especially breast cancer as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and the team really gave it their all! Thank you to all the staff who participated and contributed to such a worthy cause. TMJ has raised funds for CANSA, Cupcakes for Hope and Pink Trees for Pauline this month and supports Cancer Awareness!
TMJ PARTICIPATES IN BLAsc OPEN DAY AT UKZN
23/10/2015 - TMJ was invited to attend and speak at an event hosted by the BLAsc of UKZN (PMB). The aim of the evening was to create an opportunity for students to engage with professionals in order to gain insight into what is expected from candidates upon completion of their studies. Ian shared a brief history of our company with the students as well as our current standing in terms of the staff demographics. He also advised the students on what is generally required from Candidate Attorneys in any firm, and more specifically in TMJ. Attendees from our firm were: Ian Patterson-Roberts; Agrippa Mpungose; Phindile Mdluli; and Fumane Khokhotho
TMJ UMHLANGA OFFICE BIRTHDAY BASH
23/10/2015 - Our Umhlanga Branch held their “Birthday Bash Party” on Friday, 23 October 2015
SHARING OF JOINT BENEFITS AFTER CO HABITATION
01/10/2015 - It is a general rule of our law that unmarried couples living together do not have any legal rights on separation.
Finality of decisions taken by public authorities
01/09/2015 - Can the public authority revoke or ignore an unlawful administrative decision taken by an acting official?
LAW STUDENTS VACATION PROGRAMME - JULY 2015
09/07/2015 - The week-long programme closes with participants enjoying drinks and snacks with the firm's directors and professional staff.
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