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The Dark Side of AI

The Dark Side of AI

A New Frontier in Cyber Attacks With the advent of transformative technologies like AI, there are growing concerns about their potential misuse. In the world

Legal Conveyancing in South Africa 

The Pivotal Role of Technology In the complex and changing South African legal landscape, the significance of conveyancing— the legal process involving the transfer of

Property buying and selling scams

If you have any doubt about an agent’s legitimacy, don’t be shy to ask for the current Estate Agency Board (EAAB) and Fidelity Fund Certificates (FFC).

10 Concerns

Can I comfortably afford this property, including agent fees, legal fees, transfer fees, monthly rates and taxes, and the general upkeep and maintenance of the property?

Gas certificate

From 1 October 2009, it is required that any person installing a liquid gas appliance at a property must have a certificate of conformity issued in respect thereof.

Water Installation Certificate

Although the bylaw does not specifically say that the certificate must be provided to the buyer, it has become commonplace to include such a provision in the offer to purchase.

Electrical Fence Certificate

The overriding purpose of requiring an Electrical Fence Certificate is to ensure that the installation is safe.