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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.
Debt Review vs Debt Consolidation
Unfortunately with the current economic climate, many South Africans struggle to manage and repay their debt. Debt review and debt consolidation are options that may be considered to help ease…
Consequences of non-payment of Sectional Title Scheme Levies
Levies raised by body corporates of sectional title schemes are essential for the maintenance and management of the scheme. Various costs such as maintenance, insurance etc. are covered by these…
What is a Trust?
A trust is an entity created by an individual, the founder, in terms of which assets are transferred to the trust for the benefit of its nominated beneficiaries. Trust assets…