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Can a settlement agreement override fair tender procedures?

10 February 2021

After losing a tender, we lodged a complaint with the department against their awarding of the tender to a bidder... who we are aware operates in a less than reputable fashion. The department informed us they would cancel the tender. Subsequently we have heard that although the tender was cancelled, the department wants to enter into a settlement agreement with the bidder to avoid litigation. Surely such a settlement agreement cannot override fair tender procedures?

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Is government liable for an accident at a private nursery school?

10 November 2020

I recently saw an article in the news saying that the Western Cape Department of Social Development was not responsible... for injuries caused to a child in a day care funded by the Department. Surely this cannot be right and the Department should be responsible?

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Is the Small Claims Court a solution to get my money?

10 September 2018

I’m currently self-employed and do handyman jobs to put bread on the table. I recently did some repair work for... a client for just over R10,000, but the client has still not paid me and refuses to answers my calls. I can’t afford an attorney but have heard that I can go to the Small Claims Court myself. How does the Small Claims Court work?

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What can estate agents expect with the new Property Practitioners Bill

10 September 2018

I run a small estate agency in town. I’ve been hearing about the new Property Practitioners Act that’s on its... way and that will hold important changes for us as estate agents. What will be the main changes that we should expect from this new law?

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Can you remove the executor of a deceased estate?

08 August 2018

My father recently passed away and in his will nominated a financial institution as the executor of his estate. It’s... now been months and the financial institution has made no progress with the administration of the estate. I know an attorney that is willing to administer the estate for me, but the financial institution refuses to allow him to take over the executorship of the estate. Can I have the institution removed as the executor of the estate?

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Grandparents have rights too!

12 July 2018

I practically raised my grandchildren for the first few years of their lives and am very close to them. Unfortunately,... my son recently passed away and now their mother refuses that I see them. Is there anything I can do?

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