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GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

THIS GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year] (the "Effective Date").

1. PREAMBLE AND RECITALS

BETWEEN: [Principal Name], an individual/entity having its principal place of business/residence at [Principal Address], South Africa (hereinafter referred to as the "Principal");

AND: [Agent Name], an individual/entity having its principal place of business/residence at [Agent Address], South Africa (hereinafter referred to as the "Agent").

WHEREAS: A. The Principal desires to appoint the Agent to act as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact to perform certain acts and manage specific affairs on behalf of the Principal as detailed herein. B. The Agent has agreed to accept such appointment and perform the duties as set forth in this Agreement under the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1.1. "Affairs" means the financial, legal, and administrative matters delegated to the Agent pursuant to Clause 3. 1.2. "Applicable Law" means the common law of South Africa, the Powers of Attorney Act 15 of 1974, and any other relevant statutes or regulations governing mandate and agency. 1.3. "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or official public holiday in South Africa. 1.4. "Default" means any material breach of this Agreement or failure by the Agent to act in good faith and with the degree of care and diligence required by law. 1.5. "Incapacity" means the mental or physical inability of the Principal to manage their own affairs as certified by a medical practitioner.

3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS

3.1. Appointment: The Principal hereby appoints the Agent as their attorney-in-fact, granting the Agent the power to manage, operate, and execute documents on behalf of the Principal in relation to [Specific Scope of Authority or "all legal and financial affairs"]. 3.2. Fiduciary Duty: The Agent shall at all times act in the best interests of the Principal, maintaining strict confidentiality and preventing conflicts of interest. 3.3. Reporting: The Agent shall maintain accurate, itemized records of all transactions undertaken on behalf of the Principal and shall provide a written report to the Principal on a [Monthly/Quarterly] basis. 3.4. Limitations: The Agent shall not have the authority to amend this Agreement, alienate the Principal’s immovable property, or enter into any debt obligations exceeding [Currency/Amount] without the express written consent of the Principal.

4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

4.1. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by the Principal at any time upon providing [Number] days’ written notice to the Agent. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death or legal Incapacity of the Principal. 4.2. Breach: In the event of a material breach of this Agreement, the non-breaching party shall provide written notice detailing the breach. The breaching party shall have a period of 30 (thirty) Business Days to cure such breach. 4.3. Remedies: Should the breach remain uncured, the non-breaching party may terminate this Agreement immediately and seek appropriate legal recourse, including but not limited to injunctive relief and recovery of damages under South African law.

5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

5.1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. 5.2. Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred to arbitration in [City/Province], South Africa, in accordance with the rules of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA). 5.3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 5.4. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements or arrangements, whether written or oral. 5.5. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure results from any cause beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, or governmental intervention.

6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Power of Attorney as of the Effective Date first written above.

PRINCIPAL: Signature: __________________________ Name: [Principal Name] Title: [Title, if applicable] Date: [Date]

AGENT: Signature: __________________________ Name: [Agent Name] Title: [Title, if applicable] Date: [Date]

WITNESS 1: Signature: __________________________ Name: [Witness Name]

WITNESS 2: Signature: __________________________ Name: [Witness Name]