A Year Built on Heart As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a year defined by progress, purpose, and people. At Mc Naught & Co, every case, every consultation and every community initiative is rooted in our core belief: law works best when it is personal, principled, and connected to the people it […]
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 […]
A Year Built on Heart As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a year defined by progress, purpose, and people. At Mc Naught & Co, every case, every consultation and every community initiative is rooted in our core belief: law works best when it is personal, principled, and connected to the people it […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Notary Public is a specially qualified attorney who can certify documents for use abroad, draft antenuptial contracts, and register notarial deeds - adding legal weight to life’s most important moments. In 2010, our founder Dave Mc Naught and director Mark Leathers both passed the Notaries exam - with Mark earning top marks in the […]
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 […]
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 ago […]
Yet another victory in court today - this time against more maladministration by KZN Athletics. We were approached by Sello Mokoena for assistance after he was properly nominated for election to the positions of Athletics South Africa president, vice president and additional member in their upcoming elections scheduled for 31 May 2025, but, excluded from […]
When downloading a new App or joining any online service, you are usually presented with a long legal document over several pages which you are supposed to read (scroll down to the end) and accept. TikTok in particular obtains your consent to capturing: Your GPS locationDevice informationCamera accessYour contact listYour microphone access In addition TikTok […]
