WHEN DEBT MEETS DIGNITY: WHAT A GAUTENG HIGH COURT JUDGMENT MEANS FOR LENDERS AND TENANTS: Case: Nusar Finance and Investments (Pty) Limited v 258 Smit Street Joubert Park CC Court: High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg Judgment Delivered: 15 July 2026 Judge: Lindeque, AJ Introduction: The Core Tension in Commercial Property Law The world of commercial
WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO HAVE A WILL? CREATING A WILL GIVES YOU CONTROL OVER WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR ASSETS AND DEPENDENTS AFTER YOUR DEATH. WITHOUT A WILL, THE LAW DECIDES HOW YOUR ESTATE IS DIVIDED—POSSIBLY IN WAYS YOU WOULDN’T HAVE CHOSEN. A WILL ENSURES YOUR LOVED ONES ARE
When claiming damages from an Organ of State, the process and procedure can be quite complicated and time consuming however not impossible. It can be done! Unfortunately, once you have successfully claimed against the Organ of State and have received an order or Judgment in your favour, the processes and procedures do not stop when attempting to enforce your order or judgment against the Organ of State in order to secure your settlement.
Should a judgment or order remain unsatisfied by the Organ of State once its has been granted, there is a procedure that needs to be followed which is discussed below.
Wedding planning is often a vibrant and joyful experience, filled with ribbons, flowers, and cake tastings, but amidst all the excitement, have you taken a moment to consider the black and white? And no, we’re not referring to the groom’s suit, we’re talking about your antenuptial contract.
Every person understands the importance of building a strong foundation before constructing a house. This principle, dating back thousands of years, is not only timeless but also universal. Whether you’re building a physical home or launching a new business, the message is the same—without a proper foundation, you are building on shaky ground.
At our firm, we often use this analogy during client consultations. Just as a house requires a solid foundation to support its walls, roof, and future extensions, a business requires a solid legal foundation to guide its structure, protect its shareholders, and manage its growth.
To distinguish the two terms from each other one needs to use an example. The first example: Direct loss is tangible and immediate, for example, rebuilding a fire-damaged building, including its contents, which is typically covered under standard property insurance. Consequential loss, by contrast, covers broader financial effects, such as lost rental income, relocation costs, lost profits, or other indirect impacts stemming from the damage. The direct loss is covered in most instances; however, most policies do not cover costs that you, as a business owner, must incur as a result of the initial damages. This is where we see the Consequential loss/damages.