The Civil Union Act – South African visas and a broader application
We often have South Africans and foreign nationals coming to our office to sign cohabitation agreements, in order to meet South African visa requirements. This arrangement is commonly known as a universal partnership where the parties are cohabiting. The agreement…
Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Rights | Family Law
Why do business like it is 2019?
During the past year, most industries have adjusted to new ways of working to cater for an environment that has been transformed by Covid-19. Economic activity, including M&A activity, has been affected by the crisis, and we have been challenged to assist clients…
RAF funeral claims: What funeral expenses you can claim and how to claim
In the tragic event of losing a family member to a road accident, it may be possible to claim funeral costs from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
RAF funeral claims can be made for a driver, a passenger or a pedestrian killed in a road accident, provided the person isn’t considered…
Topics: Personal Injury Law
Juta English for Law Students 3e (Multimedia eBook)
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English for Law Students has been written by experts in communication and aims at encouraging dialogue and interaction between lecturer and student. The methodology used is not only useful to law students but also to those lecturers who …
Who will foot the bill for Covid-19 vaccine complications?
The wait is finally over! South Africa’s vaccination roll-out plan is expected to go into overdrive shortly.
However, in recent weeks it has been widely reported in the media that people have experienced severe side-effects, ranging from allergic reactions to …
Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant ends
The Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant ended on 30 April 2021.
The Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed this in a statement reminding clients that the Grant ends at the end of April.
The Grant originally applied from May to October 2020 but was extended…
Final liquidation order – Not so final?
In Richter v Absa Bank Limited 2015 (5) SA 57 (SCA), the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) considered whether it was competent to apply for business rescue in terms of section 131 of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (“the Act”), after a final liquidation order had been granted…
Oh no! I have to update…
What a hassle.
The pop-up window appears on our screens and inevitably interrupts our workflow process. We are then asked the dreaded question – would we like to restart our computer or laptop?
Or, even more frustratingly, during our online shopping experience a …
Topics: Running Your Practice
The definition of a “competitor” and why it is important to know
In the recent judgement of Inter-Waste (Pty) Ltd v Vian Smith and TMS Group Industrial Services (Pty) Ltd (Labour Court – Reportable case: J 197/2021), the Court had to determine whether the employee (Mr Smith) had taken up employment with a competitor to his former…
The current implementation of vaccine roll out is probably unlawful & unconstitutional
When the vaccine roll out plan was announced, it was warmly welcomed by many as it seemed logical and sagacious. Although there was a loud cry prior to the first batch arriving that the government has been slow in acquisition of the vaccine, it was nonetheless welcomed…
