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27/05/2026

Litigation Department: Building Your Case Before Court

A successful day in court is often won long before the first argument is heard.
Our Litigation team works with clients to master the discovery process, from preserving key documents to preparing witnesses and timelines.

The focus is simple. Build a factual foundation that can support your case when it matters most.

If your dispute is heading to court, you should know the team standing beside you.

21/05/2026

Locus Standi

Pronounced: loh-kus STAN-dee

Latin for 'place of standing' but in plain language, it means: Do you have the right to bring this case to court?
Before a court decides whether you win or lose, it first has to decide whether you have the right to be heard at all. That's locus standi.
If you don't have locus standi, your case can be dismissed, not on its merits, but simply because the court finds you aren't the right person to bring it.
In South Africa, our Constitution (section 38) takes a broad approach: a person acting in the public interest, or on behalf of a group, may also have locus standi, even if they are not the one directly harmed.

Understanding this concept is the first step to understanding your access to justice.

19/05/2026

Your brand is one of your most valuable assets. But is it protected?

A trademark is more than just a logo. It's legal ownership of what makes your business recognisable. Without registration, your brand is vulnerable to imitation, confusion, and costly disputes.

Read more to understand what trademark protection really means for your business.

14/05/2026

You are never too young to have a will.

If you have people who depend on you, children, a partner, ageing parents, you already have a reason to have a will.

In South Africa, anyone 16 years or older can make a valid will. Yet the majority of South Africans die intestate (without one), leaving their families to navigate an often lengthy and stressful estate administration process. Without a will, your estate is distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act, which may not reflect your wishes. Your assets could go to people you wouldn't have chosen, or exclude people you would have.

A will gives you the power to decide:
- Who inherits your assets
- Who looks after your minor children
- How and when your estate is distributed

It takes less time than you think. Let's make it happen.

10/05/2026

To every mother who carries the weight of a family with grace, Happy Mother's Day.

Today we celebrate the women who protect, nurture, and fight for the people they love most.

To all the mothers in our VZLR family, our clients' families, and beyond:
Thank you. We see you. We celebrate you today

06/05/2026

"A 5-minute conversation can save 5 days of confusion."
— Amira, Corporate & Commercial Tax

We hear it often: "I didn't think I needed a lawyer for that." Usually by the time someone says it, the situation has already become more complicated than it needed to be.

The instinct to wait makes sense. Legal counsel can feel like something you reach for when things go wrong, a response to a problem, not a part of how you work. But the value of a good advisor is not only in what they fix. It is in what they help you see before it becomes a problem at all.

A short conversation before signing a contract, before a difficult meeting, before a decision gets locked in, that is where clarity is cheapest and most available. Not afterwards, when the options have narrowed.

Proactive counsel is not about anticipating every risk. It is about making sure that when you move, you move with a clear picture of where you stand. The aim is not to slow things down but to make sure that when things move quickly, you are not the last to understand what that means for you.

That is what the work looks like, before it becomes urgent.

01/05/2026

Happy Workers' Day to the people who show up, put in the work, and keep South Africa moving, today is yours.

Today we also take a moment to celebrate something worth knowing: South African workers are protected by some of the most robust labour laws on the continent.

From the right not to be unfairly dismissed, to access to the CCMA for dispute resolution, your rights are real, and they matter.
From today, 1 May 2026, the earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act increases to R269,600.90 per year, meaning protections around overtime, working hours, and Sunday pay now apply to even more workers.

Know your rights. Protect your livelihood.

27/04/2026

Freedom Day: Our Constitutional Foundation

Freedom Day, 27 April, commemorates South Africa’s first democratic election and the start of our constitutional democracy.
It is also a moment to reflect on what our Constitution protects in everyday life, including:
Equality before the law
Fair labour practices
The freedom to choose and pursue a trade, occupation, or profession

These rights shape how we live, work, and do business, and they give us the legal framework to challenge unfairness and protect what matters.

Happy Freedom Day.

17/04/2026

You've lost your title deed, what now?

A lost title deed can delay a property transaction, but the replacement process is usually more involved than simply requesting another copy. In many cases, it includes a formal application and affidavit, public notice, a waiting period for inspection or objection, and lodgement through the Deeds Office.

Where a bond is involved, or where the Deeds Office record is affected, additional requirements may also arise.

Contact VZLR for expert guidance, if you find yourself in this situation.

10/04/2026

Legalese Translated: Severability

Contracts often include a severability clause.
In plain language, it is meant to say that if one provision is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the rest of the agreement may still remain in force.

It is a small clause, but it can help preserve the wider commercial bargain.

08/04/2026

Litigation is often reduced to what happens in court, but in practice it usually begins much earlier.

It can include assessing the dispute, advising on risk, preparing the necessary legal steps and, where appropriate, considering related dispute resolution processes as part of the broader strategy. The right path will always depend on the facts, the legal issues involved and the outcome being pursued.

At VZLR, litigation is approached with strategy, preparation and a clear understanding that no two matters are the same.

If you need guidance on a litigation matter, VZLR can guide you with clear advice and strategic support.

Address

Floor 1, Block 3, Monument Office Park, 79 Steenbok Avenue, Cnr Of Steenbok Avenue And Elephant Streets, Monument Park
Pretoria
0181

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+27124359444

Website

http://www.vzlr.co.za/

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