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MARRIAGE REGIMES AND THE ACCRUAL SYSTEM: THE MANELIS V MANELIS SCA JUDGMENT
In South African law, the only marriages recognised are civil marriages, customary marriages, and civil unions.
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RIGHTS OF MINORITY MEMBERS IN A CLOSE CORPORATION
The Shepstone & Wylie Litigation team was recently involved in an application whereby an executor provided the sole heir of the estate of a majority member, holding a 55% membership interest in a Close Corporation, exclusive control over the management of the business to the exclusion of the three minority members, who held the remaining 45% membership interests shared equally among them, and in the absence of obtaining the consent of the minority members.
NEWSFLASH: DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PORT OF RICHARDS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA
A subject which has often arisen for discussion at the monthly meetings of the Richards Bay branch of the Society of Master Mariners is how the port would deal with a major calamity such as a passenger liner running aground.
INCREASED FOCUS ON MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF SUGARY BEVERAGES
During the 2025 National Budget presentation, it was apparent that South Africa’s tax deficit is substantially impacting economic growth and public service delivery.
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