Trudie Broekmann Attorneys

20/10/2026

The Reserve Bank recently reported that cash withdrawal and deposit fees cost South Africans R31 billion each year.

20/10/2026

What do the scammers do with your number?

20/10/2026

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Concert cancelled, heres how to get your refund.

20/10/2026

Pick n Pay faces R415,000 claim after elderly shopper struck by falling crate at N1 City:: https://iol.co.za/capeargus/news/2026-10-19-pick-n-pay-faces-r415000-claim-after-elderly-shopper-struck-by-falling-crate-at-n1-city/

A 73-year-old woman is seeking R415,359.16 from Pick n Pay, alleging that a falling crate injured her at the retailer’s N1 City Mall store in October 2023. The retailer says insurers are assessing the claim.

19/10/2026

In case you needed something else to keep you awake at night: hackers can remotely connect to your EV, use that to hack into your phone, track your location etc.

Cybersecurity expert Boikokobetso Makhetloane said that South African drivers should be concerned after hackers showed how the BYD Shark 6 bakkie could be remotely operated from a laptop.

16/10/2026

I got thoroughly spoilt on Bosses' Day. Hope all the other boss guys and ladies feel appreciated. I am so grateful for my team who really manage themselves so excellently that there's little left for me to do.

16/10/2026

Paying by Card? Know Your Rights as a Consumer
https://iol.co.za/weekend-argus/2025-10-16-know-your-rights-retailers-cannot-legally-charge-extra-for-bank-card-payments/

Consumers in South Africa must be aware of their rights as retailers face scrutiny for illegally charging extra fees for card payments and selling expired goods. This article explores the legal framework protecting consumers and the actions being taken to enforce these laws.

16/10/2026

AfriForum has written to NERSA requesting that it reject Eskom’s application for electricity tariff increases.

16/10/2026

A reminder from the Legal Practice Council to make sure the legal representative you appoint is a practising legal practitioner so that you are protected by the many ethical and fiduciary rules that apply to properly trained, regulated and experienced professionals. If you're unsure, check with your province's LPC office. https://lpc.org.za/notice-section-33-of-the-lpa-damons-judgement-october-2026/