Buying or selling property is one of the biggest financial decisions most South Africans will ever make – and yet the legal process behind it remains a mystery to many. In a year where interest rate cycles, housing demand along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, and tighter compliance requirements continue to shape the property market, understanding your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Buying or selling property is one of the biggest financial decisions most South Africans will ever make – and yet the legal process behind it remains a mystery to many. In a year where interest rate cycles, housing demand along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, and tighter compliance requirements continue to shape the property market, understanding your […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to sign documents for use in a foreign country.. South Africa is a signatory to the Hague Convention which provides a process to follow to sign and validate documents in South Africa if you want to use them overseas. This also applies to sending documents such as degree certificates or copies to another country […]
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 […]
Starting a new business should not mean asking for help only once you run into trouble ..
