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We offer legal services to corporate, private, retail and public sector clients.

Our network of reliable correspondents make it possible for us to render efficient legal services nationwide.

19/06/2026

🎙️ CAN YOU RECORD A CONVERSATION WITHOUT THE OTHER PERSON KNOWING?

This is one of the most common legal questions we receive.

Many people assume that recording a conversation without informing the other person is automatically illegal.

The answer is more nuanced.

In certain circumstances, a person who is a party to a conversation may lawfully record that conversation.

However, different considerations may apply depending on:

✔ Who is recording

✔ Whether they are part of the conversation

✔ The purpose of the recording

✔ Privacy considerations

✔ How the recording will be used

Before relying on a recording as evidence or recording conversations in sensitive situations, it is advisable to obtain proper legal advice.

Every matter depends on its own facts and circumstances.

⚖️ At YJVR Attorneys Inc., we assist clients with labour disputes, family law matters, civil litigation, commercial disputes, and evidentiary issues.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark

📞 016 880 0220

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/

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18/06/2026

🏠 CAN A LANDLORD EVICT YOU IMMEDIATELY?

One of the most common misconceptions is that a landlord may simply remove a tenant from a property when rent is not paid.

The law does not work that way.

In South Africa, a lawful eviction generally requires:

✔ Proper notice

✔ Compliance with the lease agreement

✔ Court proceedings

✔ A valid court order

No landlord may lawfully evict a tenant without following the required legal process.

Likewise, tenants should understand that failing to pay rent can have serious legal consequences.

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, obtaining legal advice early can help protect your rights and avoid unnecessary disputes.

⚖️ At YJVR Attorneys Inc., we assist landlords and tenants with lease disputes, evictions, debt recovery, and property-related litigation.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark

📞 016 880 0220

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/

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17/06/2026

📱 CAN YOUR EMPLOYER READ YOUR WHATSAPP MESSAGES?

This is one of the most common questions asked in the workplace.

The answer is not always straightforward.

Whether an employer may access WhatsApp messages depends on several factors, including:

✔ Whether the device belongs to the employer

✔ Whether the communication took place on a company platform

✔ Workplace policies

✔ Employee consent

✔ The purpose of any investigation

Employees have privacy rights.

Employers have legitimate business interests.

The balance between these rights often depends on the specific circumstances of each matter.

Before relying on WhatsApp messages as evidence, or before accessing employee communications, it is important to obtain proper legal advice.

⚖️ At YJVR Attorneys Inc., we assist both employers and employees with workplace disputes, disciplinary matters, and labour law compliance.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark

📞 016 880 0220

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/

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16/06/2026

🇿🇦 YOUTH DAY | 16 JUNE

Today we remember the bravery, courage, and sacrifice of the young people who stood up for their rights and helped shape the future of South Africa.

Their actions remind us that age does not determine impact.

Every generation has the power to influence change, challenge injustice, and build a better future.

At YJVR Attorneys Inc., we believe that knowledge is power, and that understanding your rights is one of the greatest tools for creating opportunities and protecting your future.

To the youth of South Africa:

Dream boldly.

Work hard.

Stand up for what is right.

Never underestimate the impact one voice can make.

Happy Youth Day, South Africa. 🇿🇦

⚖️ Know Your Rights. Protect Your Future.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark

📞 016 880 0220

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/

15/06/2026

🚨 CAN YOU DISMISS AN EMPLOYEE FOR BEING LATE?

One of the most common questions employers ask is whether they may dismiss an employee for repeatedly arriving late for work.

The answer is not always straightforward.

South African labour law requires employers to consider several factors before imposing dismissal, including:

✔ The employee's disciplinary history

✔ The frequency and seriousness of the misconduct

✔ Whether workplace rules were clear

✔ Whether the employee was given an opportunity to improve

✔ Whether a fair disciplinary process was followed

Dismissal should generally be the last resort and not the first response.

Every matter should be considered on its own merits and in accordance with the Labour Relations Act and the Code of Good Practice.

⚖️ At YJVR Attorneys Inc., we assist employers and employees with labour law matters, disciplinary processes, workplace disputes, and CCMA proceedings.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark (Above Silverado Spur)

📞 016 880 0220

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/

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13/06/2026

💡 WEEKEND WISDOM

Many people only seek legal advice once a problem has already escalated.

A contract has been breached.

A debt remains unpaid.

A dispute has reached the point of litigation.

An employment relationship has broken down.

The reality is that the best legal outcome is often the dispute that never happens.

Early legal advice, properly drafted agreements, and proactive planning can prevent unnecessary conflict, save costs, and protect relationships.

As we head into the weekend, remember:

⚖️ Prevention is cheaper than litigation.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark (Above Silverado Spur)

📞 016 880 0220

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/

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12/06/2026

⚖️ WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ATTORNEYS

Many people only contact an attorney once a problem has already become a crisis.

A contract has been breached.

An employee has been dismissed.

A debt has become uncollectable.

A dispute has escalated.

A business is facing financial distress.

The reality is that the most valuable legal advice is often the advice obtained before the problem starts.

At YJVR Attorneys Inc., we believe that legal services should not only be about resolving disputes — they should also be about preventing them.

Whether you are a business owner, employer, creditor, landlord, or individual, obtaining legal advice early can often save significant time, money, and stress later.

⚖️ Prevention is cheaper than litigation.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark (Above Silverado Spur)

📞 016 880 0220

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/

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11/06/2026

🚨 DIRECTORS: DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE.

One of the biggest mistakes we see business owners and directors make is ignoring financial distress and hoping that things will somehow improve.

Unfortunately, delaying action often reduces the available options and increases the risk to:
✔ The business
✔ Employees
✔ Creditors
✔ Directors

Financial difficulty does not necessarily mean the end of a business.
In many instances, early intervention allows directors to properly assess their position and consider solutions such as:
✔ Restructuring
✔ Debt arrangements
✔ Business Rescue
✔ Liquidation (where appropriate)

The earlier advice is obtained, the more options are usually available.

The most expensive decision is often doing nothing.

At YJVR Attorneys Inc., we assist business owners in understanding their legal rights, obligations, and available remedies when facing financial distress.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark
📞 016 880 0220
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/⁠�

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What do you think is the biggest challenge facing South African businesses at the moment: cash flow, debt, rising costs, or economic uncertainty?

10/06/2026

📊 BUSINESS RESCUE OR LIQUIDATION?

When a business experiences financial distress, many directors believe they only have two options:
Continue trading and hope things improve, or close the doors.

The reality is often more nuanced.
In certain circumstances, a company may qualify for Business Rescue, a legal process aimed at rehabilitating the business and providing an opportunity for recovery.

In other situations, Liquidation may be the most appropriate course of action to protect creditors and bring finality to the company's affairs.

The correct option depends on factors such as:
✔ The company's financial position
✔ Available assets
✔ Cash flow
✔ Prospects of recovery
✔ Creditor exposure

Every matter should be carefully evaluated before major decisions are made.

⚖️ Early legal advice can often make the difference between recovery and collapse.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark
📞 016 880 0220
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/⁠�

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If your business faced financial distress, would you prefer an opportunity to recover through Business Rescue, or a structured exit through Liquidation?

09/06/2026

🚨 CAN YOU LIQUIDATE A COMPANY THAT OWES YOU MONEY?

One of the questions we often receive from business owners is:
"My client refuses to pay. Can I liquidate the company?"
The answer is:
Possibly.

In certain circumstances, liquidation proceedings may be an available remedy where a company is unable to pay its debts.
However, liquidation is not a debt collection tool and should not be used simply to pressure a company into paying a genuinely disputed debt.

Before considering liquidation, important questions need to be asked:
✔ Is the debt due and payable?
✔ Is the debt disputed?
✔ Has proper demand been made?
✔ Is the company commercially insolvent?
Every matter must be evaluated on its own facts.

If used correctly, liquidation can be a powerful legal remedy. If used incorrectly, it can become an expensive mistake.
At YJVR Attorneys Inc., we assist businesses with debt recovery, liquidation proceedings, and commercial disputes.

📍 2 Verdi Street, S.W.5, Vanderbijlpark
📞 016 880 0220
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://yjvrattorneys.co.za/⁠�

Know Your Rights. Protect Your Future.

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