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Settlement agreements form an essential part of commercial debt repayments. By acting as a recording of the agreed terms of the repayment, such agreements are meant to provide certainty as to the intention of the parties. It is for this very reason that the terms …
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 …
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 …
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 …