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Debt recovery and prescription of claims after 3 years

Zanele Ngakane, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice, features on @YFM's 'The Shakedown' to discuss debt recovery and prescription of claims after 3 years. Tune in to 'The Shakedown' every Tuesday between 1pm and 2pm to catch LawyeredUp, a weekly feature where Zanele talks through various legal issues.

27 Aug 2019 Podcast
Debt recovery and prescription of claims after 3 years

Debt recovery and prescription of claims after 3 years

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Debt recovery and prescription of claims after 3 years

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Zanele Ngakane, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice, features on @YFM's 'The Shakedown' to discuss debt recovery and prescription of claims after 3 years. Tune in to 'The Shakedown' every Tuesday between 1pm and 2pm to catch LawyeredUp, a weekly feature where Zanele talks through various legal issues.

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