*Sound On* to listen to our Hero of the month, the inspirational Principal N Magwaza. She is a pillar in her community, where many speak very highly of her efforts to make this world a better place. In this clip Principal Magwaza shares a scary challenge faced by Teachers all over. Thank you, Teachers!
By Adv. Nwabisa Matwa The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act is there to provide compensation for disablement caused by occupational injuries or diseases sustained or contracted by employees, or for death resulting from injuries. Steps to take when injured or after contracting a disease as a result from work: Report the issue to […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative An industrial forklift manoeuvres around the factory floor with precision. One cannot help but admire the meticulous manner in […]
By Jolané van der Walt-Nieuwoudt (LLB) (LLM) Cancelling a fixed term contract, such as a cellphone contract, can occasionally develop into an unnecessary complicated matter. The standard cellphone contract is usually a fixed term contract and cannot, according to the Consumer Protection Act (referred to as ‘the Act’ hereinafter), be concluded for a period exceeding […]
Do animals have rights? If so, what are their rights? A complaint of animal cruelty is reported, what happens next? Kindly click play to learn more via audio clip. Our Mrs. Nadine Thomas (Head of Legal: VAS Corporate Groups) furthermore explains that, should the owner of an animal be found guilty, he/ she could […]
On 21 March we commemorate the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, the day 69 pass law protestors were shot dead. Human dignity, the right to life, freedom and security of the person, are some of the more relevant than ever human rights enshrined in Chapter 2 of The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. From all […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative Seeing an elderly homeless lady on the street begging for scraps to eat from visibly irritated people caught my […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative The Greek philosopher Plato once said: “Excellence is not a gift, but a skillset that takes practice. We do […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative SMME CLIENT NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2021 EDITION – NEW CASE LAW: DISMISSAL FOR NOT FOLLOWING COVID-19 PROTOCOL SUMMARY The […]
By Jolané van der Walt-Nieuwoudt (LLB) (LLM) The Small Claims Court (SCC) was implemented in South Africa to make justice less expensive and more accessible for everyone. Although you are not allowed to have legal representation when presenting your legal case, nothing stops you from seeking legal advice to learn more about your legal rights in the matter before […]