AI-drafted contracts in South Africa: check before you sign
An AI-written agreement can look convincing while leaving important risks unresolved. Six practical checks for South African businesses before signing.
Consent in writing, not inferred
Greeff illustrates the risk of assumed approval. SD Law considers documented decisions, evidence of authority and early legal advice, with five practical checks for a reliable decision record.
Training lawyers to think
Training lawyers in the AI era means developing reasoning alongside research and drafting. SD Law considers mentorship, source verification and a practical review of facts, authority, options and recommendations.
Judgment, not just content: what ethical AI use looks like at a South African law firm
Ethical AI in a South African law firm requires verified sources, protected client information and accountable legal judgment. SD Law considers the safeguards clients should expect, and why faster or better advice is not guaranteed by the tool alone.
Tenant Stops Paying Rent in South Africa: What a Landlord Should Do
Tenant not paying rent in South Africa? This guide explains the lawful next steps on arrears, breach notices, cancellation and eviction.
Draft Cannabis Regulations South Africa (2026): 750g Limit, 5 Plants, Transport Rules & Expungement
The cannabis law is getting clearer. Enforcement is not. On 2 February 2026, draft regulations were published under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act. Public comment closed on Thursday, 5 March 2026. Last updated: 28 March 2026 The numbers everyone is asking about Important: these are draft regulations. They are not the final word yet […]
Expropriation Act South Africa (2026): What the Court Challenge Means for Property Owners
Expropriation is not a headline. It’s a procedure. And if you treat it like a political debate instead of a legal process, you will miss deadlines, miss leverage, and potentially miss your property. Last updated: 3 March 2026 What’s happening right now (March 2026) AfriForum’s constitutional challenge to the Expropriation Act is now in court, […]
Lease Agreement Template South Africa (2026): Free PDF + Eviction-Proof Checklist
Your lease is not “paperwork”. It’s your future court file. If your lease is vague, outdated, or copied from a friend’s cousin’s landlord, you don’t have a lease. You have a delay. And delays in property disputes cost money fast. Last updated: 28 March 2026 Free download: Residential lease agreement template (PDF) Download here: Residential […]
Sectional Title Transfer Checklist (Levy Clearance + Managing Agent Docs)
Sectional title transfers add admin steps. Use this checklist to avoid delays: levy clearance, managing agent docs, scheme rules, and trustee issues.
Offer to Purchase Checklist (21 Clauses to Check Before You Sign)
Before you sign an OTP, use this checklist to avoid delays, disputes, and expensive mistakes. Conveyancer-style contract risk check.
Rates Clearance Certificate for Property Transfer (What It Is + Timeline)
Rates clearance is a common transfer delay. Learn what it is, why it matters, what you need, and how to avoid timing problems.
Can the Buyer Choose the Conveyancer? Who Appoints the Conveyancing Attorney?
In most sales the seller nominates the transfer attorney, but parties can agree otherwise. Here’s what actually matters and how to protect yourself.