The Children’s Act discriminates against unmarried parents
Section 40 of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 (the Act) does not afford parental and other rights to both unmarried parties in permanent life-long partnerships.
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Constitutional Law & Civil Rights
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News, case law and analyses which examine constitutional law, civil rights and human rights. The Constitution forms the basis of a democratic nation and the legal foundation for the existence of the Republic of South Africa. It sets out the rights and duties of the citizens and the government.
The Bill of Rights, Section 2 of the South African Constitution, is the highest law in the country and the protection of the rights contained therein are given maximum priority by our courts. The Human Rights Commission was set up to promote awareness of human rights and to foster development and equality in South Africa.
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
- Expropriation Act 63 of 1975
- Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 7 of 2013
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000
- Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000
- Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act 34 of 1995
- Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
- Protection of Personal Information for South African Law Firms LSSA Guidelines 2018
- Public Protector Act 24 of 1994
- Regulation of Interception of Communication and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act, 70 of 2002
- South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013
Recent policy around teenage pregnancy within the South African basic education sector
Teenage pregnancy remains a fundamental crisis amongst the youth in South Africa, particularly amongst high school pupils. Over the years, there has been an increasing number of calls for greater measures to be implemented by various stakeholders in an effort …
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Court asked to change divorce law to allow spouses married out of community of property right to claim assets
The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, has reserved judgment in an application that could pave the way for divorcing spouses, married out of community of property and without the accrual system, to be compensated for what they consider to be their financial contribution…
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How female leaders can motivate others
#breakingthebias
The playground can be a tough place. “Out of the mouth of babes” is an analogy often used to describe how children speak the truth,...
Regulations on assistance to TRC victims for higher education drawn up
Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of higher education and training have been drawn up.
The justice and constitutional development department published the Regulations...
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The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and how it protects human rights
The supreme law of the country
In a constitutional democracy such as the Republic of South Africa, constitutional supremacy is of the utmost importance. This in...
Welcomed new legislation to protect victims of cyber abuse
Cyber abuse, revenge porn and teenagers abusing their peers by way of cyber bullying, is an all too familiar occurrence these days. Can you imagine...
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...
Publication of the Amendments to the Regulations – The Plant Improvement Act
The amendments to the Regulations issued in terms of the Plant Improvement Act No. 53 of 1976, were published in the Government Gazette dated 8...
Costs in Labour Courts
In National Union of Mineworkers obo Masha and Others v Samancor Limited (Eastern Chromes Mines) and Others 2021 (10) BCLR 1191 (CC), LAC erred in departing from the general rule...
