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April 30, 2019
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Cannabis has historically been criminalised in South Africa. It has, until recently, been a criminal offence to possess, cultivate or use cannabis. However, this position has […]
April 30, 2019
Published by blog-admin at April 30, 2019
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South Africans will soon have to be much more careful and think twice about the messages they send over WhatsApp and other social media platforms, as […]
April 30, 2019
Published by blog-admin at April 30, 2019
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My husband and I have two minor children. I am concerned about who will look after our children in the event of my husband and I […]
April 30, 2019
Published by blog-admin at April 30, 2019
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Regardless of whether the property you are renting out is a studio apartment, a cottage at the back of the garden or an entire estate, the […]
April 16, 2019
Published by blog-admin at April 16, 2019
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Private schools in South Africa are essentially autonomous in how they govern and operate. But does this entitle private schools to operate to such an extent […]
April 16, 2019
Published by blog-admin at April 16, 2019
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Drones, also sometimes referred to as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, are becoming increasingly popular amongst the civilian population. This is due to the fact that it […]
April 16, 2019
Published by blog-admin at April 16, 2019
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The legal definition of adoption is the legal performance of permanently placing a child with a parent or a couple other than the child’s biological parents. […]
April 16, 2019
Published by blog-admin at April 16, 2019
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The granting of bail is in the nature of a contract in terms of which the state commits itself to the accused’s continued interim freedom once […]
March 8, 2019
Published by blog-admin at March 8, 2019
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From January 2019, working South African men are entitled to 10 days of paternity leave after the birth of their child. The Labour Amendment Act also […]
March 8, 2019
Published by blog-admin at March 8, 2019
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All the powers of a trustee are ‘fiduciary’, which means that they must be exercised as follows: in the best interests of all the beneficiaries; only […]
March 8, 2019
Published by blog-admin at March 8, 2019
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The commercial world is currently moving to greater levels of digitisation. Organisations are implementing automated and electronic solutions in an effort to improve efficiency and better […]
March 8, 2019
Published by blog-admin at March 8, 2019
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The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“Companies Act”) addresses various aspects not adequately dealt with in the old Companies Act 61 of 1973, including the use […]
December 11, 2018
Published by blog-admin at December 11, 2018
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I have a dispute which has been referred to the CCMA. How does the process work? The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) is a […]
December 11, 2018
Published by blog-admin at December 11, 2018
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The CPA replaced the repealed Lotteries Act 57 of 1997 and became effective on 1 April 2011. Section 36 of the CPA imposed the stringent definitions […]
December 11, 2018
Published by blog-admin at December 11, 2018
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Nature of joint ownership: Joint owners own undivided shares in the property which they own jointly. Consequently, the joint owners cannot divide the joint property while […]
December 11, 2018
Published by blog-admin at December 11, 2018
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A client poses a question to their attorney: My employment contract makes provision for deductions from my salary and now my employer wants to deduct money. […]
September 28, 2018
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EasySell by Standard Bank could be the lifeline you are looking for. Are you a home owner with an existing bond, but in financial distress and […]
August 7, 2018
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I gave instructions to my attorney to prepare a last will and testament for me as my will no longer reflected my wishes. At my request, […]
August 7, 2018
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My husband’s employer made provision for an occupational retirement vehicle, but my employer refuses to do so. Is there any possible recourse for me in this […]
August 7, 2018
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I have divorced my husband and I am now the primary caregiver of our minor child. I received a job offer in another country and I […]