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SARB issues consultation paper on Prime Rate demise

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Paula Conway
Consultant Attorney

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HOW TO OBTAIN A PROTECTION ORDER IN SOUTH AFRICA

A protection order is a legally mandated instrument designed to shield individuals from domestic violence or harassment. While the legal terrain may appear complex, we aim to provide clear and accessible information to empower individuals seeking protection.

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IN DUPLUM RULE AND ITS APPLICATION

The in-duplum rule is a legal principle that regulates the accumulation of interest on a debt. According to this principle, the accrual of interest on a debt will halt when the total accumulated interest reaches the same amount as the outstanding principal debt. This rule originated from the legal case Standard Bank of SA Ltd vs. Oneate Investment (Pty) Ltd 1995 (4) SA 510.

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FROM DISTRESS TO RECOVERY: BUSINESS RESCUE CONSIDERATIONS

Companies facing financial distress suffer from rapidly growing tax liabilities, increase in debt, lack of cash flow, and a breach of contracts. Financial distress should cause a business to consider business rescue before its effects become irreversible, which could lead to the company's liquidation.

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FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF OLIVIA PEROTTI

I've proudly served as a Consultant Attorney at Thomson Wilks since 2018, with a primary focus on Family and Immigration Law. While my specialization lies in immigration law, I often encounter cases with a family law dimension. My ultimate goal is to help my clients navigate the legal pathway to fulfilling the life they've always envisioned.

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DEMYSTIFYING JURISDICTION: HOW A DOMICILIUM ADDRESS IMPACTS COURT JURISDICTION

Legal proceedings involve various critical components, two of which are particularly noteworthy: Domicilium and Jurisdiction.

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CALL OUT TO COMPANY DIRECTORS! TAKE YOUR DUTIES SERIOUSLY… OR FACE THE PROSPECT OF BEING DECLARED ‘DELINQUENT’

To some, becoming a ‘director’ is a career achievement but often is not taken with the gravitas that it should. Sitting on a company board as a director may be viewed for some as a golden ticket to picking up a large remuneration without doing too much work and more importantly not understanding the duties and responsibilities attached to that ‘directorship’.

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