Dawn raids on the rise
The dawn raids that were conducted by the South African Competition Commission (“the Commission“) on 25 August 2022 on eight insurance companies may lead to...
by Mota Africa
Tag: warrant
Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Bill tabled
The Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Amendment Bill has been tabled in parliament.
The department of police published the bill’s explanatory summary in Government Gazette 46649 at the beginning of July 2022.
The…
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How to legally evict a tenant for not paying rent
So you have been stressing for months about unpaid rent due from your tenant, and you are unsure how to remedy the situation. On top of that, you are unsure if you can evict your tenant legally, as you don’t have a written lease agreement.
Whether you have a written lease…
Provided By SchoemanLaw Inc
The long and the short of evicting a tenant from a residential property
South Africa’s unemployment has reached an all-time high and the number of South Africans defaulting on their rent confirms that many are struggling financially. In...
What is domestic violence?
All you need to know from getting help to protection orders
If you find yourself in a situation where you are experiencing domestic violence, you have...
by Legal&Tax
(Legal) Rules of the road
Rev up your knowledge of how the law impacts owning and driving vehicles
Legal&Tax’s guide to help you rev up your knowledge of how the law...
by Legal&Tax
A brief look at the process of a protection order application
South Africa is a country where the right to freedom and security is protected by The Constitution. The judicial system reflects this direction by encompassing...
Declaring a state of emergency has far-reaching effects for citizens’ rights and for businesses
Many called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a state of emergency, as South Africa recently underwent one of the worst unrests in decades. Hundreds...
When can the police search your home or car?
If you are stopped at a roadblock, can the police search your car? Are the police entitled to enter your home and search it without...
Your rights and duties on the road
Know your rights and obligations when you are stopped by a traffic officer
Everything you need to know about roadblocks and when you are being pulled...
