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We practise primarily in the areas of property developments and structures, legislative and regulatory advice, corporate property finance and banking, conveyancing, and various notarial services.

Our Conveyancing Experts

Our Conveyancing Experts

Candice Cellini

Director
Birnam
candice@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 713 7761

Wilco Hefer

Director
Birnam
wilco@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 601 4822

Caroline Leppan

Director
Birnam
caroline@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
083 454 9837

Dave Pennington

Director
Birnam
dave@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 323 4856

Jaco Lötter

Director
Mossel Bay
Jaco@tcinc.co.za
044 220 0240
083 600 4903

Lebogang Sekete

Associate
Birnam
lebogang@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
071 678 3328

Natania Holtzhausen

Director
Birnam
natania@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
076 145 6211

Reneilwe Mokone

Director
Birnam
reneilwe@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
071 674 9906

Candice Cellini

Director
Birnam
candice@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 713 7761

Caroline Leppan

Director
Birnam
caroline@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
083 454 9837

Dave Pennington

Director
Birnam
dave@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 323 4856

Jaco Lötter

Director
Mossel Bay
Jaco@tcinc.co.za
044 220 0240
083 600 4903

Lebogang Sekete

Associate
Birnam
lebogang@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
071 678 3328

Natania Holtzhausen

Director
Birnam
natania@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
076 145 6211

Reneilwe Mokone

Director
Birnam
reneilwe@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
071 674 9906

Wilco Hefer

Director
Birnam
wilco@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 601 4822

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Power Granted to Body Corporate to Cut Electricity for Unpaid Levies & Municipal Charges

17 March 2025

In the case Body Corporate The Straight v Katisi [2025] ZAGPJHC 2, the body corporate made an application to the ... court for a monetary judgement for the amount of R107 940.00 against the body corporate member / unit owner for outstanding levies and municipal charges.

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Expropriation is a legal power granted to the state under Section 25 of the Constitution, allowing the government to acquire... land for public purposes and in the public interest.

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When is a retrenchment truly merger-related? The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the Coca-Cola case reshapes the debate on job cuts... and business survival.

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New rules: will we say goodbye to unwanted direct marketing?

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The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition published draft amendments to Regulation 4 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of... 2008 (“CPA”) for comment late in 2024. The amendments relate to direct marketing communications in South Africa providing for an opt-out registry as well as a pre-emptive block on direct marketing. In this article, we highlight some of the proposed amendments and how this may be a game changer for consumers and direct marketers.

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Injured by a hazardous product? Know your rights!

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In a recent judgment, our courts were required to consider whether a consumer who suffered personal injuries from a hazardous... product was entitled to approach a court directly or had first to exhaust the remedies provided for in the Consumer Protection Act. In this article, we review the court’s findings regarding a consumer's rights regarding a hazardous product.

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Is your business ready for the new Employment Equity rules?

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This article briefly highlights the changes small business owners should anticipate following the enactment of the Employment Equity Amendment Act... (EEA) updates.

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Reconsideration under Section 17(2)(f): still a safety net?

06 February 2025

With 2024 amendments to Section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act, is the application for reconsideration still an option for litigants?  

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Navigating harassment in community schemes

06 February 2025

Can you protect yourself from harassment in your community scheme? Learn which legal route could work best for you and... how the courts are stepping in to ensure community safety. 

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POPIA: protecting health and sex life data privacy

06 February 2025

New draft POPIA regulations address the processing of sensitive health and sex life data. This article explores the potential impact... on privacy and consent concerns. 

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Power Granted to Body Corporate to Cut Electricity for Unpaid Levies & Municipal Charges

17 March 2025
In the case Body Corporate The Straight v Katisi [2025] ZAGPJHC 2, the body corporate made an application to the ... court for a monetary judgement for the amount of R107 940.00 against the body corporate member / unit owner for outstanding levies and municipal charges.
READ MORE
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