Brett Bentley

Appealing Opinion Video: The Legalities of Electronic Registered Mail

In this video, Brett Bentley explores the legalities of registered mail as a means of legal communication and how the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act can bring this process into the 21st century. He also discusses the central role that the South African Post Office is legally required to play in this process

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SALR’s Discussion Paper On The Review Of Administration Orders Surfaces Again as a Means of Debtor Assistance

Many South Africans are currently feeling the pressure of the economic recession and looking for relief. However, it has now become more widely recognised that the solution contained in the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (“NCA”) of debt counselling, has inherent limitations and flaws and is thus not the panacea of debt relief it

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When does the National Credit Act Apply to a Transaction?

The Test for NCA Applicability The National Credit Act No. 34 of 2005 (“the NCA” or “Act”) has had a significant impact on transactions involving deferred payment and interest in South Africa. However, it has almost become trite law to refer to the interpretive challenges that arise out of the poor drafting, while at the

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