The Collapse of Crypto-Currency Trading Platforms – What Now?

Article written by Nombuyiselo Mvelase, Candidate Attorney, checked by Nicole Rens, Associate and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Senior partner at Schindlers Attorneys 04 February 2022 Introduction Mirror Trading International (“MTI”) was a well-known crypto-asset investment scheme which rose to fame during COVID.[1] It was exposed by its employees in late 2020 as being a scam,
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Are airguns, paintball guns and pellet guns lawful?

Article written by S’negugu Dlamini, Candidate Attorney, Nicole Rens Associate and Justin Sloane, checked by Nicole Rens and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys IntroductionThe escalating violence during rioting and looting in July 2021, has been a terrifying experience for many South African residents, particularly residents of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng. In light
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What is Mediation?

 By Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner and Nicole Rens, Candidate Attorney  Introduction This article explains what mediation is, and how mediation in terms of Uniform Court Rule 41A (“Rule 41A”) is envisaged to work. What is mediation? It is: a voluntary process entered into by agreement between the parties to a dispute, in which an impartial and
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Lockdown and the Effect on Evictions

By Nicole Rens, Candidate Attorney and Anja Van Wijk, Senior Associate Introduction With level 4 lockdown regulations currently in full force and level 3 lockdown coming up, and with so many laws/regulations being changed sporadically, there are still several unanswered questions regarding the extent of the moratorium in respect of eviction proceedings at present and
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Covid-19 and Force Majeure in Construction Contracts: How the JBCC Protects Both Client and Contractor

By Nicole Rens, Candidate Attorney Introduction This article will discuss force majeure in relation to the relevant clauses of the Joint Building Contracts Committee Principal Building Agreement, 2000 Edition 5.0 (Reprint 1) (“JBCC”) regarding its enforcement and the rights pertaining to the Contractor and Employer respectively, during this Covid-19 outbreak. Important Definitions In order to
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THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON RENTAL PAYMENTS AND EVICTIONS

By Anja van Wijk, Senior Associate and Nicole Rens, Candidate Attorney Introduction As the whole country self-isolates in the safety of their homes, landlords and tenants fear the economic backlash of the COVID-19 novel virus. Commercial tenants are advised by the State, and their landlords, to close-up shop and send employees home. These tenants and,
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Issues to Consider when Buying into a Sectional Title Scheme

Introduction This article will look at issues that any buyer in a Sectional Title Scheme should consider before purchasing. Once you have signed your sale contract, you might find yourself unhappy with the decision to purchase on the terms contained therein if you were not aware of these issues. In discussing this topic, we will
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The Kensington Residents and Ratespayers Association case: Neighbour Disputes, Illegal Buildings and Illegal Use

Introduction Judgment in the matter of Kensington Residents and Ratespayers Association NPC v Unoda John NO and others  was handed down on 21 May 2019 in the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court by Judge Carelse.  This matter was handled by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood (Partner) and Maike Gohl (Senior Associate) at Schindlers on a pro-bono
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Do month to month leases constitute fixed term leases? A brief look at the differences between the two and the law that applies to it.

Introduction This article looks at the differences between month to month leases and fixed term leases and the cancellation period required to cancel the agreements. We will explore the provisions of the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 (hereafter “RHA”) , the Consumer Protection Act 86 of 2008 (hereafter “CPA”), Common Law and the High
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