Matthews Enslin Inc

31/08/2026

Trusts remain a valuable estate planning and asset protection tool, but they also carry ongoing compliance obligations. Many trustees assume that a dormant trust with no income, assets, or activity can simply be left alone. SARS has made it clear that inactivity does not remove a trust's compliance obligations. Read more in our latest article:

Trusts remain a valuable estate planning and asset protection tool, but they also carry ongoing compliance obligations. Many trustees assume that a dormant trust with no income, assets, or activity can simply be left alone. SARS has made it clear that inactivity does not remove a trust's compliance....

28/08/2026

If you have a piece of property or land where either a portion or a part of the property is not utilised, your two options for taking advantage of the property from the point of view of development are:

• Subdivision of the property; or
• Registering a sectional title scheme.

For expert advice as to the pros and cons of each option and which will suit your property best, speak to us today:
https://www.matthewsenslin.com/

24/08/2026

What are your rights when an employee resigns and immediately opens a new business in direct opposition to you, using your confidential knowledge, resources and client relationships? Find out how you can protect yourself from unlawful springboarding in our latest article:

Your top employee resigns and immediately opens up a new business in direct opposition to you. Using your software, your client relationships and your business methods to springboard their new start-up and poach your clients. We discuss, in the context of a recent High Court case, how our law can he...

21/08/2026

Are you battling to obtain or renew your gun license? For expert advice on all aspects of fi****ms law and what your legal rights are, speak to our resident legal expert, Damian Enslin, the Chairman of the South African Gun Owners’ Association: https://www.matthewsenslin.com/

17/08/2026

A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As mental capacity declines, families are often confronted with difficult legal and financial decisions. Many are surprised to learn that a Power of Attorney may no longer be valid. Read our latest article to understand the alternatives that can help protect a loved one's affairs before a crisis develops:

A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As mental capacity declines, families are often confronted with difficult legal and financial decisions. Many are surprised to learn that a Power of Attorney may no longer be valid. Understanding the alternatives can help protect a loved one's affai...

14/08/2026

Job security isn’t what it used to be. With businesses under pressure, many South Africans are facing retrenchment or unfair treatment at work. Our expert Labour Law team is here to guide you through retrenchment, unfair dismissal, and CCMA claims, ensuring your rights are protected every step of the way: https://www.matthewsenslin.com/

11/08/2026

Job security isn’t what it used to be, with businesses under pressure, many South Africans are facing retrenchment or unfair treatment at work. Our expert Labour Law team is here to guide you through retrenchment, unfair dismissal, and CCMA claims, ensuring your rights are protected every step of the way: https://www.matthewsenslin.com/

07/08/2026

A tenant may be in clear breach of a lease, but that does not guarantee a successful eviction. A recent High Court judgment shows how an unclear cancellation notice and a failure to follow the correct legal process can derail an otherwise strong case, leaving landlords with an expensive lesson in the importance of getting the basics right. Read more in our latest article:

A tenant may be in clear breach of a lease, but that does not guarantee a successful eviction. A recent High Court judgment shows how an unclear cancellation notice and a failure to follow the correct legal process can derail an otherwise strong case, leaving landlords with an expensive lesson in th...

03/08/2026

A maintenance order will stipulate that one parent must pay the other a sum of money each month. However, with many people facing financial challenges due to the current economic climate, the question arises whether these payments can be adjusted to meet changing financial circumstances. For expert assistance in revising your maintenance order, contact our experienced legal team today: https://www.matthewsenslin.com/