Bruno Simão Attorneys

27/08/2026

Could your business continue without you?

Business continuity means planning for the unexpected, including incapacity or death, and ensuring that operations, ownership and decision-making can continue.

Bruno Simão explains why business owners and co-shareholders need to plan ahead, including succession agreements, share buy-outs and appropriate insurance.

Watch the full video on YouTube.

27/08/2026

What happens to your business if something happens to you?

Many businesses depend heavily on one person for decisions, banking approvals and day-to-day operations. If that person becomes incapacitated or passes away, the consequences can be significant.

In this video, Bruno Simão discusses business continuity, succession between shareholders, buy-outs, insurance and why every business should have a plan for the unexpected.

This forms part of BSA Law’s Starting Business Course and Wealth Preservation Course 2-in-1.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/HikHRlf4UqE

What happens to your business if you suddenly cannot run it?Busin...

26/08/2026

Cancelling a lease early does not necessarily mean walking away without a penalty.

Bruno Simão explains how reasonable cancellation penalties work under the Consumer Protection Act, what landlords may take into account and what happens if the property is not going to be rented out again.

Watch the full video on YouTube.

26/08/2026

Can a landlord still charge a cancellation penalty when a tenant terminates a lease early?

Section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act allows a consumer to cancel a fixed-term agreement early, but this does not necessarily remove the landlord’s right to claim a reasonable cancellation penalty.

Bruno Simão explains what may be taken into account when determining a reasonable penalty, including the remaining lease period, potential rental loss and other costs arising from the early termination.

Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/uXEP5J0CI94

Can a tenant terminate a lease early, and is the landlord still ent...

25/08/2026

BSA Law swapped the boardroom for the golf course at the Putts for Mutts Golf Day at Wingate Park Country Club.

In support of Wollies Animal Shelter, BSA Law sponsored a hole and entered a four-ball for a day organised by Newberry Property Group and Moreleta Service Centre.

Our hole came with its own challenge: chip a marshmallow into the box. Tristan proved he had the touch and walked away with a bottle of wine.

Congratulations also to Andrew Walker of SAPIN and Armand Nel of Xpello, whose team placed third on the day.

A wonderful initiative bringing businesses together in support of the important work Wollies does for animals in need.

14/08/2026

A week later, we're still fondly looking back at the Boldly Her Women's Day Summit 2026.

A beautifully coordinated day filled with meaningful conversations, shared knowledge and a wonderful sense of occasion.

BSA Law was honoured to be part of it, with Bruno Simão and Colet Swiegers contributing to the conversation around women, wealth, ownership and legacy.

Thank you again to Patricia Tsh*tema and the Boldly Her team for having us.

12/08/2026

What can a landlord charge a tenant besides rent?

Water, electricity, sanitation, waste removal, property rates and levies can all raise questions when structuring a residential lease.

Bruno Simão explains what landlords need to consider and why the wording of the lease matters.

Watch the full video on YouTube.

12/08/2026

What can you actually charge a tenant in terms of a residential lease?

From water and electricity to sanitation, waste removal, levies and property rates, landlords need to understand which costs can be passed on to tenants and how they should be dealt with in the lease.

Bruno Simão breaks down the different charges and what landlords should consider when structuring rental agreements.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/6W4ygaa2iVg

11/08/2026

A great few days of chess at the Tshwane Chess Tournament.

BSA Law was proud to support the event, with Daniel Cawdery, one of South Africa's Top 3 chess players, joining us and taking on pupils in a series of matches.

It was fantastic to see the enthusiasm around the board and to watch young players test their skills against one of the country's leading chess players.

Congratulations to everyone who participated and to the organisers for a successful tournament.

11/08/2026

A wonderful day at the Boldly Her Women's Day Summit 2026.

Bruno Simão and Colet Swiegers represented BSA Law, contributing to conversations around business planning, wealth preservation and the legal and tax considerations that support long-term financial security.

Congratulations to Patricia Tsh*tema and the Boldly Her team on a beautifully coordinated and memorable event. It was an honour to be part of it.