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Another win for women – Muslim marriages & the Divorce Act

The legislature continues to play catchup in Family Law to ensure that the law is aligned with the Constitution and the goals which South Africa wishes to receive as a democracy, including equality. Our legislation as it stands does not regulate some religious marriages…

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by Courtney Elson

Insight into seeking interim maintenance through Rule 43/58

Introduction When couples go through contested divorce proceedings, the process can often be prolonged, leading to financial hardships for one of the parties involved. To alleviate such difficulties, the law permits spouses to seek interim relief from the Court…

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by Robyn Shepherd

Championing gender equality, while celebrating the achievements of South African women

National Women’s Day in South Africa is a day of commemoration and a day to pay homage to women in all sectors and all strata...

Could a parent in a joint care agreement relocate within SA without the co-parent’s permission?

Our society faces an interesting dilemma when considering parental rights and a minor child’s best interest. On the one hand, both parents are considered equal...

by Philip Venter

Hi ChatGPT, do you know my name? Navigating privacy laws in a post-ChatGPT world

This past year has seen the emergence of various Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) models, the most popular of which has undoubtedly been ChatGPT, a language-based AI...

by Lara Jansen van Rensburg

Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Act signed – Sign language

The Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Act of 2023 has been signed. The presidency published the act in Government Gazette 49041. The Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill was tabled in...

Court grants access to former President Zuma’s tax records

Introduction In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications, the South African Constitutional Court, in a narrow 5-4 split decision, has paved the way for the disclosure...

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Draft Marriage Bill – All for one, one for all

Twenty-nine years into democracy, our society continues to evolve and undertake efforts to reverse the injustices of our past. The legislature plays a huge role...

by Courtney Elson

Marriage Bill drawn up

The draft Marriage Bill has been drawn up. The home affairs department published the draft Marriage Bill in Government Gazette 48914 for comment. Cabinet approved the proposed...

Freedom of testation

In your will, you have the freedom to distribute your assets to whomever you choose. This means that you can determine who will receive your...

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