Author of The Woman In Me, Coto “Cookie” NN Mbekeni-Makaba has launched her second book titled: “The Eden of Relationships: From Personal Leadership to Relationship Success, which can be ordered and purchased from Mbekeni-Makaba directly on her social media platforms, Facebook: Cookie Makaba. Cookie Mbekeni-Makaba born and raised in the Eastern Cape in the village called Engcobo in the 1950s. Mbekeni born in the royal family and studied a lot of African philosophy. Now on her late 60s she is … [Read more...] about The Eden of Relationships: From Personal Leadership to Relationship Success
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Splitting joint-owned property in divorce
From time to time, the Property Poser experts assist readers whose property assets are a source of conflict in their divorce proceedings. In this instance, the reader was married out of community of property under the accrual system. He and his wife bought a piece of land and built a dwelling on it, where they both lived until the end of last year when she moved out due to marital problems. The reader was responsible for the building costs and thereafter an agreement was reached that … [Read more...] about Splitting joint-owned property in divorce
Complicated Family Living Arrangements
Verbal agreements between family members often create problematic situations with regard to living arrangements. A reader writes that, a few years ago, her son and his wife suggested that their double garage be converted into a flatlet for her and her partner. Part of this arrangement included that a new double garage be constructed on the property. The financing for these alterations was provided by the reader who raised a bond on another erf she owns. She also agreed to pay the monthly … [Read more...] about Complicated Family Living Arrangements
Divorcee wants split from accrual system
This week Property Poser's panel considers the implications of being married out of community of property with the accrual system. A reader tells us that she is married in terms of this regime and that the split of the accrual is 25/75 in her husband's favour. It appears that one of the biggest assets in the estate is a property valued at approximately R3 million, registered in her husband's name. In the event of a divorce, she would like to know whether she could negotiate to keep the … [Read more...] about Divorcee wants split from accrual system
