Mediation Pan African (Pty) Ltd is a professional mediation and dispute resolution training and services organisation dedicated to developing high-quality mediators, strengthening ethical practice, and expanding access to affordable, effective dispute resolution throughout South Africa.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) processes nearly seven million tax returns annually, supported by
“Too many South Africans are sitting on neglected, non-compliant family trusts that haven’t been updated since the 1980s,” says Morne Janse van Rensburg, Managing Director at Hobbs Sinclair, a firm specialising in trust and company compliance, management and estate planning. “We regularly come across trusts where the original trustees have passed away, crucial documentation is missing, and tax returns haven’t been filed in years. It’s a ticking compliance timebomb.”
“Many people think of trusts as a once-off transaction, but they’re actually living legal structures that require care and maintenance,” says Rouchos. “If you don’t have a clear reason to set one up—and the commitment to maintain it—you may be better off with a different estate planning route.”
Some say it’s technology — the constant comparison, the easy distractions, the endless options. Others blame stress: the pressure to hustle, the rising cost of living, the burnout. And then there’s the quiet truth nobody likes to admit — sometimes people grow apart, silently, in the same house.
At Mediation Solutions, I am not just helping couples dissolve their marriage—I am supporting them through a process that allows them to rebuild their lives. Whether it’s making a fair child custody arrangement, ensuring a just maintenance split, or simply bringing some peace to a difficult time, mediation offers a more compassionate alternative to the often cold and impersonal nature of court proceedings.
By focusing on respectful communication and putting your children first, you can navigate this challenging time in a way that benefits the whole family.
Unless you have better spam filters than I seem to have, your inbox has been inundated with warnings about beneficial ownership. And yes, I see SARS e-mails as spam!
In the world of legal settlements and debt negotiations, the term “without prejudice” has often been used to signify an offer or agreement that cannot be admitted or revealed in court proceedings. However, recent insights from legal rulings raise questions about the true nature of these agreements. PJ Veldhuizen, Managing Director of Gillan and Veldhuizen attorneys, sheds light on the matter.
National Wills Week (September 11 to September 15), reminds all South Africans of the importance of estate planning. While this annual event serves as a notable reminder, a holistic approach is required to consider the scenarios of the very serious financial and administrative matters that the death of a person leaves behind.
The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act, now a legal requirement for all organisations enforced from 01 July 2021, aims to promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies and to regulate the flow of personal information in South Africa, and cross border for that matter, in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). By: David Elliot – Managing Director ISO SHERQ Holdings Pty Ltd
In order to do business, the legal way, you need to be a registered business and be tax compliant firstly, but you also need to comply with the labour laws of the country. Depending on the type of industry you trade in, there might also be laws governing the in- and out- flow of goods or services, and how you deal with payments. By Linda Botts
By Probity Advisory (Pty) Ltd (Ashley Mhona (Tax Consultant) and Dr Gerhard Nienaber (Tax Director))
When it comes to disputes resolution it’s sometimes hard to make the correct decision on what route to follow. Some contracts state that the parties must “mediate” a dispute before “litigation” or “arbitration.” By Tanya Steynfaardt
A few people jump with joy when a notification is received that SARS is requesting additional information. Honestly, for most people just mentioning SARS results in an instant headache. By Gerty Green
With divorce rates higher than ever before, the question inevitably becomes whether the battle for custody is an equal playing field. By Twane Twinx Humphreys
The importance of a title Deed should never be underestimated. Here is why:
By Maritza du Plessis
The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act, now a legal requirement for all organisations enforced from 01 July 2021, aims to promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies and to regulate the flow of personal information in South Africa, and cross border for that matter, in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
By: David Elliot – Managing Director ISO SHERQ Holdings Pty Ltd
There is a saying in Afrikaans that goes: “Trou is nie perdekoop nie.”
Who would have thought that an organisation’s Labour Force, it’s most valued asset, is also its biggest risk?
