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In October 2023, after judgment was handed down by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria in Greyling v Minister of Home Affairs, we published an article on section 7(3) of the Divorce Act, 1979 (“the [...]

Short-Term Rentals, Airbnb and Evictions: What Hosts Need to Know Short-term accommodation platforms such as Airbnb have become a permanent feature of the property market. However, disputes can [...]

Applications for Security for Costs Under Rule 47 of the Uniform Rules of Court Security for costs is a procedural safeguard available to litigants under Rule 47 of the Uniform Rules of Court. It [...]

SUPPORTING YOUR LOVED ONES: A GUIDE TO CURATORSHIP APPLICATIONS AND ALTERNATIVELY THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATOR When a loved one begins to lose their ability to manage their own affairs, [...]

Executing a Will in South Africa: Legal Requirements and Addressing Forgery Concerns In South Africa, executing a Will ensures that your wishes for the distribution of your estate are legally [...]

At Mandy Simpson Attorneys, we understand that divorce is not just a legal process, it’s a personal journey that can significantly impact your lifestyle, finances, relationships, and long-term [...]

Does ChatGPT have a place in disputes? AI-generated correspondence lacks the clear and persuasive language needed to resolve disputes, instead it mainly summarizes legal principles at the expense [...]

SIMPLE UNDERSTANDING TO LEGAL COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA Recovery of legal costs if I win my case? When engaging in litigation a most common concern are the costs, including whether I will recover my [...]

Mandy Simpson Attorneys is proud to announce that our very own Ashleigh Saira West-Russell, Associate Attorney, has published a new book called, Alternative Dispute Resolution: The South African [...]

New Court Judgment Brings Change for Parties Married Out of Community Without the Accrual System On 11 May 2022, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria made a significant ruling by declaring section [...]