As South Africa celebrates Mandela Day this July, we’re reminded of the words that inspire everything we do: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” ~ Nelson Mandela Since our founding in 1984, Mc Naught & Co […]
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” - Abraham Lincoln. While we wholeheartedly agree with Lincoln’s depiction of a lawyer as a peacekeeper, we know that sometimes litigation is the only solution. Legal disputes […]
We are proud of our legacy as pioneers in conveyancing with a culture built upon being accessible to you, our client. Growing through the decades, we have gained recognition as accredited specialist property law arbitrators... Because it’s a month of new beginnings as we reveal our new Mc Naught & Co identity, we thought we’d […]
Human rights are the foundation of a just and equitable society. It is vital that we continue to promote and defend the rights of all individuals, ensuring that every person is treated with dignity and respect. Human rights advocacy encompasses various efforts, including influencing policy, raising awareness, and supporting individuals in claiming their rights. It […]
My mother-in-law lives in the Mt Edgecombe estate and the issue of speeding fines for people driving around the estate with their 40km/h speed limit is often discussed. Similarly the legality of fines and penalties within sectional title complexes imposed by the Body Corporate have relevance too. A Constitutional Court ruling, being our highest court […]
We can all be proud of our heritage, as different as each may be, and this is a day to celebrate our roots and our diversity that makes us all South Africans. Enjoy this special day!
As we commemorate Freedom Day in South Africa again today, let's do justice to those who campaigned for freedom prior to 1994, and commit to ending the appalling abuse of power that marks the way in which our country is governed today. Let's end corruption, and the plundering of national resources that is crippling our […]
We are often asked who owns a photograph - the wedding photographer or the client who commissioned the photos, or whether photos you publish on Facebook can be used by others freely. Governing laws In South Africa, the copyright in material - artwork, photos, designs, text etc - is governed by both common law, the […]
Whilst the rest of the World has a United Nations' International Human Rights' Day in December, South Africa's is commemorated on the 21st March being the anniversary of the Sharpeville riots which led to the death of a number of protestors and recalls sacrifices made by many in the lead-up to the 1994 elections which […]
