LexisNexis SA calls on legal professionals to weigh in on compulsory community service proposals
Public comment on draft regulations closes 20 June 2022.
Proposed regulations governing compulsory community service for the legal profession may be out of kilter with their spirit and intention: to enhance meaningful access to justice.
The , published by the …
Who can get divorced in South Africa?
Non-South African citizens living in South Africa, South African citizens living overseas, and South African citizens living in South Africa who were married outside of South Africa all may be able to get divorced in South Africa.
In terms of South African law, jurisdiction…
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Family Law
Warranties in sale agreements – Can you be held accountable years later?
Warranties and indemnities are mechanisms to enforce trust between contracting parties and ensure that parties to a contract do what they say they will. Or put differently, that something is the way it was presented.
In contracts, warranties are typically supported…
Topics: Contract Law | Dispute Resolution
Upper limits of salaries of municipal councils set down
The upper limits of the salaries, allowances and benefits of the different members of municipal councils have been determined.
The cooperative governance department published the upper limits in Government Gazette 46470 in terms of the Remuneration of Public…
Topics: Government, Politics & Policy
Bregman Moodley Attorneys What are my rights if telemarketers call me without my permission?
Telemarketers constantly inundate me with calls. Is this an offence?
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) doesn’t protect you from marketers who contact you telephonically unless you explicitly tell them to stop calling you.
Section 69 of POPIA …
Jailed for being a blabbermouth – What you need to know about trade secrets
It is no secret that trade secrets are very valuable intellectual property on which a business empire can be built. Simply look at KFC’s classified blend of eleven herbs and spices; Coca-Cola’s famously secret recipe; Google’s search algorithm; or any well-known…
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Intellectual Property Law
Competition Commission South Africa Commission urges airlines to be sensitive to the plight of consumers amid suspension of Comair flights
The Competition Commission of South Africa has noted the announcement made by Comair to effectively suspend all British Airways (operated by Comair Pty Ltd) and kulula.com flights with immediate effect, a decision which will significantly reduce capacity in …
Coping with death following a natural disaster
The importance of funeral cover during unforeseen events
Natural disasters have recently left many South African families dealing with the loss of their loved ones and in the same breath, constrained financially. In this article, we help you look out for any exclusions…
Topics: Insurance Law | Wills, Estates & Trusts
Why is it important for a landlord to conduct an entry and exit inspection?
Imagine that you have achieved your dream of owning several properties and becoming a successful landlord. Now your feed is buzzing with queries regarding the properties to rent! Here are some sections you may need to consider before signing a lease agreement.
The…
Topics: Property Law
Sabinet NetLaw – A much more efficient way to access South African legislation
Sabinet, with nearly 40 years of experience, is the custodian of an incredible amount of valuable information that dates back 109 years – and allows South African organisations to access this content quickly and easily. This is possible thanks to solutions like…
Topics: Running Your Practice
