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Considering Divorce? Here’s Why Early Legal Advice MattersDeciding to end a marriage is rarely a sudden choice. For most...
25/08/2026

Considering Divorce? Here’s Why Early Legal Advice Matters

Deciding to end a marriage is rarely a sudden choice. For most people, it is the result of months, sometimes years, of deliberation, emotional struggle, and trying to find a way forward. Most people only seek legal counsel when emotions have boiled over, communication has completely collapsed, or impulsive, life-altering decisions have already been made.

Read more : https://www.couzyn.co.za/2026/06/05/considering-divorce-heres-why-early-legal-advice-matters/

18/08/2026

Your HR Files Could Be a POPIA Problem

Keeping everything “just in case” can become a liability

Many HR departments freely collect employee information and keep it indefinitely. The reason is almost always the same: we might need it someday. Payslips and medical certificates of former employees, CCTV footage stored on a shared drive, or disciplinary records retained long after a case has expired, create far less security. It creates a liability.

Read more : https://www.couzyn.co.za/2026/06/05/your-hr-files-could-be-a-popia-problem/

30/06/2026

How trusts preserve generational wealth

The estate duty savings are compounded over several generations

ARTICLES ON trusts are often aimed at settlors or donors to highlight the benefit of trusts and the role they play in estate planning at the ‘first-generation’ level. In this article, the author aims to illustrate to second-generation beneficiaries the effect of the decisions their parents took on their behalf to establish a trust in which to grow their assets.

Read more : https://www.couzyn.co.za/2026/06/05/how-trusts-preserve-generational-wealth/

16/06/2026

Do Part-Time Domestic Workers Get Paid Leave?

In South Africa, many households employ part-time domestic workers or gardeners who may only work once or twice a week. Employers often wonder whether they need to provide paid leave in these cases.
The short answer is yes — but only proportionally, based on the number of days worked.

Read more : https://www.couzyn.co.za/2026/03/18/do-part-time-domestic-workers-get-paid-leave/

26/05/2026

Mediation Before Litigation: Balancing Efficiency and Constitutional Rights

South Africa’s civil justice system faces significant challenges, including escalating litigation costs, prolonged delays, and an overwhelming backlog of cases, with some civil trial dates not projected until 2031. Against this background, the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) has been developing a Draft Mediation Bill since 2019 to integrate alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, into the mainstream justice system.

Read more : https://www.couzyn.co.za/2026/03/18/mediation-before-litigation-balancing-efficiency-and-constitutional-rights/

12/05/2026

Township Property: An Untapped Market?

Much has been written about the residential property markets in South Africa’s iconic cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. But what of the largest townships in or adjacent to each of these cities: Soweto, Umlazi, and Khayelitsha?

Read more : https://www.couzyn.co.za/2026/03/16/township-property-an-untapped-market/

28/04/2026

When Grief Meets Red Tape: Understanding Today’s Estate Challenges

Losing a loved one is already one of life’s most difficult experiences. Add to that the burden of South Africa’s complex estate administration process, and families often find themselves overwhelmed at the worst possible time. In 2026, the challenges facing estate administrators have reached unprecedented levels, but understanding these obstacles and seeking professional help can make all the difference.

Read more : https://www.couzyn.co.za/2026/03/12/when-grief-meets-red-tape-understanding-todays-estate-challenges/

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