As the year draws to a close, most people shift focus to wrapping up work, planning holidays, and spending time with family. But before switching off completely, it’s worth taking a moment to check in on one area that quietly impacts every part of life – your legal affairs. At Mc Naught & Co, we […]
In South Africa, a Notary Public is a specially qualified attorney appointed by the High Court to perform certain legal and formal functions requiring a high level of trust and authenticity. Unlike ordinary attorneys, notaries have the exclusive authority to prepare and certify specific legal documents for use both within South Africa and internationally. Both […]
In South Africa, property ownership generally falls into two main categories: freehold and sectional title, with exclusive use areas forming a special component of sectional title schemes. Understanding the differences between these forms of ownership is important for anyone buying or managing property. Freehold ownership (also called “full title”) means that the owner has complete […]
For many people, compliance feels like red tape, fines, and frustration. But at Mc Naught & Co, we see it differently. Compliance, when practised with integrity, is about protection, fairness, and building trust. And sometimes, compliance and ethics meet in the courtroom in powerful ways that remind us why we do what we do. Compliance […]
Get your free will with us during National Wills week - 15-19 Sept. Why You Need a Valid Will in South Africa... A will is one of the most important legal documents you can prepare, yet many people put it off. In South Africa, not having a valid will can cause unnecessary complications for your […]
Having a hand-held phone or computer has changed the way crimes can be committed, and the Cybercrimes Act in South Africa no 19/20 codifies what will be regarded as a criminal offence. Just picking up your husband or wife's phone and accessing information without their consent is regarded as a criminal offence. Here are some […]
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 […]
5 things you probably didn't know about us : 1. Mc Naught and Co are now in our 42nd year since founding by Dave Mc Naught on the 1st March 1984; 2. We were the first attorneys to decentralise from the city and open an office on the Bluff, to position ourselves where our clients […]
It all started with DG Clark Estates and Mc Naught and Co on the Bluff, Durban and today we're in France. The objective of our roadtrip from Portugal to France was to meet up with my long time friend and business associate Shirley Black from the Bluff who retired to France some 20 years […]
