Articles

Foreign Worker Crackdown: New Bill Could See Employers Fined Up to R1 Million
South African employers may soon face some of the toughest penalties yet for failing to comply with immigration and labour laws, following the introduction of the Employment Services Amendment Bill…
THE LAW OF APPORTIONMENT OF DAMAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA: BALANCING FAULT AND COMPENSATION
In many civil claims, particularly those arising from motor vehicle collisions, personal injury matters, and delictual claims, where more than one party may have contributed to the damage suffered...
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Planning for future healthcare decisions is an essential part of protecting your well-being and ensuring your wishes are respected in your time of need. One of the most important steps…
Understanding what Happens in a Divorce under South African Law
Divorce is often a difficult experience, both emotionally and legally. In South Africa, the process is governed by the Divorce Act of 1979, and the specific procedures and outcomes depend…
MATERNITY AND PATERNTAL LEAVE: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
In light of the aforesaid judgment, employers are now obliged to extend parental leave benefits to all qualifying parents, irrespective of gender or whether such parent is the birthing parent.…
WHAT TO DO WHEN A LOVED ONE PASSES AWAY?
Death is an inevitable eventuality for all of us, yet so many of us shy away from speaking about it. Should you die today, will your loved ones know what…
Mediation in South Africa.
Mediation in South Africa has become an increasingly important method for resolving disputes outside of the traditional court system. It offers a more cost-effective, faster, and often more amicable way…
The Case Plan: A Strategic Approach to Legal Success
In the legal field, every case is a complex process that requires careful strategy and planning. Much like preparing for a high-stakes game, success in law doesn’t come from improvisation…
Disciplinary Hearings
Misconduct in the workplace can necessitate a disciplinary hearing. This hearing can in short be described as a meeting between two or more people, usually the employer and employee.
Prescription of debt
Prescribed debt can be described as debt that has not been acknowledged over a period of 3 years (with exceptions) and has therefore expired.