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 Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy was one of the greatest authors of all time. In his lifetime he received nominations for […]
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 […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) What happens if you want to divorce your spouse, yet you and your spouse have been separated for a long period of time (possibly for months or even years) and you have not been living together? What happens if you are estranged and have not spoken to your […]
By Adv. Ria Matsala All women have the right to be treated equally, with dignity and respect. Women also have the right to a safe workplace that is free from sexual harassment. Although it has been more than 60 years since the historic march of approximately 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in protest against the apartheid […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) A child is entitled to reasonable maintenance and being supported by his/her parents. There is a legal duty on both parents to maintain the child according to their respective means. This duty exists regardless of whether the child is (i) adopted or (ii) born out of wedlock. When […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) Do you have a firearm? If so, are you aware of the circumstances that may cause you to lose your firearm/ firearm license? Pointing of a firearm at someone * Threatening to use a firearm against another person or your partner / spouse * Misplacing/ losing your firearm […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) One of South Africa’s challenges is to reduce the carnage on our national roads. After two decades, the AARTO Act is now officially signed into law (published in the Government Gazette on 11 October 2019). The over-arching goal of the Act is to increase road safety by removing habitual traffic offenders from South […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) The contravention of the rules and regulations of the Disaster Management Act has resulted in many arrests being made by our South African Police Service during lockdown. Admission of guilt fine Any person who contravenes specific regulations as stipulated in the Act may subsequently be arrested. If the […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the world in unprecedented ways. In addition to the effect on our health, the coronavirus is affecting every single aspect of our lives such as employment, income, food resources, sanitation and housing. Evictions – Lockdown Level 4 and 5 Can I get evicted […]