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Almost every sectional title scheme in South Africa has one now: a WhatsApp group for owners and residents. Used well, it’s a genuinely useful tool for quick notices about water

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Competitive lending and stable interest rates, with the latest increase notwithstanding, make it the perfect opportunity for first-time homebuyers to embark on the journey to homeownership. However, the barrier to

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Can the State Replace Medical Negligence Damages with Public Healthcare? South Africa’s legal landscape around medical negligence has changed significantly over the past decade, particularly around claims against provincial health