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Legal Oversight of Zimbabwe’s Mining Industry

Regulatory Framework for Mining Law The mining sector in Zimbabwe operates within a comprehensive regulatory framework that encompasses a blend of statutory legislation, case law, customary practices, and common law. The principal legislative anchor for mining law in Zimbabwe is the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]. Moreover, the mining industry is subject to several […]

Deceased Estates in South Africa

What happens to a person’s estate when he or she dies? At death the estate of the deceased person is frozen, and no-one may withdraw funds from the deceased’s bank accounts or deal with any of the estate assets without the necessary permission from the Master of the High Court. If the deceased was married […]