Signing a contract is governed by the general principle - 'caveat subscriptor' - let the signer beware! This means that you are bound to honour what you sign. However the government, in support of consumer rights, now allows you to cancel a fixed term contract early, provided you pay a cancellation penalty. There are […]
Mc Naught and Co have launched a new service - drawn from our 39 years of experience since opening our office. It's called MACLAW COMPLY and it's a compliance audit we can do on your business to verify its compliance with the plethora of laws and regulations governing businesses in South Africa - these include […]
Can you cancel a lease, gym contract or cellphone contract early? A fixed term agreement governed by the Consumer Protection Act, such as a lease, gym contract or purchase of goods or services, can be cancelled early for any reason. Sections 14 (2) (b) and (3) of the Act provides that where there is a […]
Being 'health conscious' is not only about diet and fitness. You also need to ensure that your 'legal life' is equally healthy. This covers aspects of your life including debt and finances, business, estate planning and family law. 'How healthy are you' is a Mc Naught and Co campaign, and if appointed to attend to […]
Mark Leathers of Mc Naught and Co and colleague Vasco, attorney from Johannesburg completed a half-marathon (21kms) in under 2 hours this morning, and Estee Fourie did well to finish the 10km race.
