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Latest Articles

November 17, 2025
UNDERSTANDING FAMILY LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA

This article provides a clear overview of South African family law, covering how the legal system deals with relationships, divorce, children’s rights, and maintenance matters.

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November 3, 2025
UNDERSTANDING CONVEYANCING IN SOUTH AFRICA

Learn how conveyancing streamlines the legal transfer of property in South Africa — from fees and key steps to the vital role of your conveyancing attorney.

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October 26, 2025
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS AND BODIES CORPORATE: THE PRESCRIPTION OF LEVIES – THE CASE LAW

[ORIGINAL ARTICLE SOURCE - derebus.org.za] This article, written by Mr Ernst Serfontein, explores how South African law treats unpaid levies owed to Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) and Bodies Corporate.

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October 15, 2025
WILLS & ESTATES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Protect your legacy and give your loved ones peace of mind with a professionally drafted Will and thoughtful estate plan.

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October 9, 2025
EXPERT LEGAL GUIDANCE ON INSOLVENCY MATTERS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Gain a clear understanding of insolvency and liquidation in South Africa, discovering how our Insolvency Team can help individuals and businesses navigate financial distress with confidence and legal precision.

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September 28, 2025
TURNKEY COMMERCIAL LAW SERVICES ENSURING GROWING BUSINESSES

Our turnkey commercial law services offer tailored legal solutions such as customised contracts, dispute resolution, and comprehensive legal support to help businesses of all sizes grow securely and confidently.

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September 10, 2025
SECTIONAL TITLES: WHO’S RESPONSIBLE? BODY CORPORATE VS. UNIT OWNER DUTIES IN SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEMES

Do you own a property in a Sectional Title Scheme? Understand who’s responsible for what, how levies protect your investment, and why clarity prevents disputes. EWS guides you through the essentials.

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September 8, 2025
NEXT PROPERTY PRACTITIONER TRAINING EVENT

Join EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. on 22 October 2025 for another informative Property Practitioner Training session, focusing on Sectional Titles (includes CPD points certificate & networking opportunities).

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August 26, 2025
UNDERSTANDING EVICTION LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA

In this article we explore the Rights of Property Owners, the two Acts covering Eviction Law and what to do should you be facing an imminent Eviction Process.

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August 20, 2025
NEXT PROPERTY PRACTITIONER TRAINING

Join us on 3 September 2025 in Pretoria for a free Property Practitioner Training session focused on Building Plans and Occupancy Certificates, designed to boost your expertise and confidence in South Africa’s property sector.

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August 6, 2025
PROPERTY NEWS | INTEREST RATE CUT BY 25 BASIS POINTS

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points as of 1 August 2025, bringing the Repo Rate down to 7.00% and the Prime Lending Rate to 10.5%.

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August 5, 2025
EW SERFONTEIN & ASSOCIATES INC. EXPANDS LEGAL EXPERTISE WITH NEW MEDIATION ACCREDITATION

Mr. Dian Serfontein’s new mediation accreditation enhances EWS’s legal service offering.

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July 25, 2025
THE IMPORTANCE OF DRAFTING A WILL IN SOUTH AFRICA

A valid Will is an essential part of responsible estate planning in South Africa, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes while preventing legal complications, family disputes, and delays caused by dying intestate.

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July 9, 2025
URGENT APPLICATIONS AND THE INTERPRETATION OF RULE 6(12) IN SOUTH AFRICAN COURTS

This article unpacks the interpretation of Rule 6(12) in South African law, guiding litigants on how to properly bring urgent applications without abusing court process

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June 4, 2025
EW SERFONTEIN & ASSOCIATES INC. - PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS

Discover how EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. delivers professional, client-focused legal services across property, commercial, and personal law in South Africa.

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June 1, 2025
UNDERSTANDING CIVIL LITIGATION IN SOUTH AFRICA

Navigate legal disputes with confidence! Read our latest article to learn how we can assist you with professional, results-driven civil litigation services.

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May 12, 2025
WHAT ARE PROPERTY TRANSFER DUTIES?

Understand what a Transfer Duty on a property purchae is and why it’s required when buying property in South Africa.

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May 5, 2025
THE IMPORTANCE OF ESTATE PLANNING & HAVING A VALID WILL IN SOUTH AFRICA

Ensure your legacy is protected with a valid Will and expert Estate Planning. EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. offers trusted legal guidance for peace of mind and secure succession.

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April 28, 2025
COMMERCIAL LAW NEWS: VAT RATE REVERSAL

Businesses given until 15 May 2025 to reverse VAT systems from 15.5% to 15% after rate reversal announcement released.

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April 9, 2025
NAVIGATING COMMERCIAL LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA

At EW Serfontein & Associates Inc., we provide tailored legal solutions to our commercial clients across South Africa.

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March 27, 2025
UNDERSTANDING THE LANDMARK RULING ON SECTION 163(2)(D) OF THE COMPANIES ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON PROPERTY DEVELOPERS AND HOAS

A further simplification of our recent landmark judgement surrounding levy payments and the onus on Property Developers to pay their levy contributions.

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