Go ahead and do business with friends and familyYears ago, I asked my late father, an architect, to design a house for me. This is something I'd dreamed of since I was young, and when he got sick, I realised I needed to get moving if I wanted to make this dream a...

The good, the bad and the ugly of inheritance disputesMy father was a Clint Eastwood fan. He quoted The Good, the Bad and the Ugly often enough that I knew the title long before I ever saw the film. Apparently it is a 1967 Western cult classic, which I still have to...

When informal arrangements turn into legal disputes Conflict often becomes more difficult when expectations around property, finances, or living arrangements are never clearly discussed from the beginning. A recent court case involving a grandmother, her former...

Why adaptability is essential in workplace conflict resolutionWorkplace conflict is becoming more common as organisations face constant change.  “We are not in an era of change, and we are in a change of era.”- Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum This...

Mediation: A Strategic Solution to Workplace ConflictWorkplace conflict is a pervasive issue that can significantly impact organisational performance and employee well-being. While it's a normal part of any workplace, unresolved disputes can quickly escalate and lead...

Imagine a world where... Imagine waking up with a smile on your face, feeling energised and ready for the day. Imagine not worrying about when to charge your phone, boil the kettle, or plug in your laptop because there is no/ such thing as load shedding. Imagine being...