This is the flag of which African country? A. Cameroon? B. Gabon? C. Ghana? D. Senegal? The correct answer is: C. Ghana The flag of Ghana consists of red, gold and green horizontal stripes with a five-pointed black star in
THE RENTAL HOUSING TRIBUNAL: I HAVE A COMPLAINT AGAINST MY LANDLORD / TENANT
Formed in 2001, the tribunal is comprised of five members (including a chair and vice chairperson) appointed by the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, who each have expertise in property management, housing development and consumer matters pertaining to rental housing.
RECTIFICATION AND TRANSFER OF VISAS
Information published on the VFS website has introduced significant changes with regard to rectification and transfer of visas. The validity period of your visa is now subject to the validity period of your passport. The Department of Home Affairs initially
WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO SELL YOUR OWN PROPERTY
For property owners it has become much easier and more lucrative to sell their own properties, without the involvement of any estate agent and without the obligation to pay agents commission. With the information and assistance which are available through
THE SIMPLE MISTAKE THAT COST A 10% COMMISSION
There’s many a slip “twixt the cup and the lip” (very wise old proverb) A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) case shows yet again how essential it is to double-check that your Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) is both
FACEBOOK REVENGE: THE DEFAMATION DANGER
“Good name in man and woman… is the immediate jewel of their souls. Who steals my purse steals trash… but he that filches from me my good name robs me of that which not enriches him, and makes me poor
HOW AND WHEN TO USE THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT
The small claims court (SCC) is for anyone who wants to institute a minor civil claim against someone else. You can also claim against companies and associations. However, the claims are limited to amounts that are less than R15 000.
OUR MARCH QUIZ 2017
What is the largest country in Africa? A. Botswana? B. Algeria? C. Chad? D. Nigeria? The correct answer is: B. Algeria (Sudan was the biggest country in Africa until South Sudan became an independent country.)
CO-OWNING PROPERTY WITH SOMEONE ELSE: THE UPS AND DOWNS
What is co-ownership? Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without dividing the property into physical portions for their exclusive use. It is thus commonly referred