Amendments to employment legislation and what employers can expect
There have been some interesting proposed amendments to existing employment legislation as well as the possible addition of new legislation.
The Labour Laws Amendment Bill is...
Family Law
Family law or matrimonial law incorporates family matters and domestic relationships such as marriage and civil unions, divorce and annulment, child custody and the best interests of the child, maintenance, child abuse and domestic violence.
Section pertaining to “surviving spouse” in Wills Act declared unconstitutional
In a landmark case handed down by the Constitutional Court on Friday 29 June 2018 in the matter of Moosa and Others v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others[1], Section 2C (1) of the Wills Act 7 of 1953 (“the Wills Act”), was confirmed to be unconstitutional.…
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Adultery ruling tarnished by ‘remedies’ suggestion
Botswana has joined the growing number of countries, world-wide and in Africa, that will no longer allow a damages claim for adultery. In the newest judgment on the issue, Botswana’s High Court Judge Lot Moroka, says society has realised that a law suit against…
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Antenuptial contracts and their impact on joint businesses in marriage
An antenuptial contract or ANC means that you are married out of community of property. The most common reason why people elect to marry with...
Maintenance Amendment Act, stricter measures for defaulters
In 2015 the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development welcomed the signing of the Maintenance Amendment Act (Act No.9 of 2015) into law by President Jacob Zuma,...
Antenuptial contracts: With or without the accrual system?
If you don’t have an ANC, you are automatically married in community of property. This means that there is one estate between a husband and...
Antenuptial Contracts – Yes or no?
When it comes to Antenuptial Contracts (“ANC’s”) in South Africa, I am of the firm view that this document may be the most important document...
How do I claim maintenance?
In South Africa it is required that both parents of a child/ren are obligated to maintain them according to their needs.
Parents must attend to all...
Should minors be identified after turning 18?
The Northern Gauteng High Court recently ruled that all child offenders, victims and witnesses may be identified once they have turned 18. This was a...
Budget vote for the Department of Justice & Constitutional Development
The task of building a stronger and inclusive democracy requires that we relentlessly continue to pursue the accessibility of the justice system. Our transition to...
Common-law marriage in South Africa
A client asked me how long a couple must live together, before they are regarded as being in a common-law marriage.
Common-Law marriage
In South African law,...
Forms of marriage in South Africa
In South Africa, there are several ways of getting married, depending on religion, custom or tradition.
South Africans can choose to get married in terms of...
Death Rehearsal 101 – It’s never too early to get your affairs in order
My uncle, who just turned 95, recently invited me to his death rehearsal. Despite what may immediately come to mind, a death rehearsal is not...
The legal effect of long term relationships – Cohabitation interpretation
When asked at a recent Comic Con about the future living arrangements of their characters, Amy and Sheldon on the hit TV series The Big...
Part 2: Paternity leave a step closer to becoming law
While part 1 of this ENSight looks at South Africa’s fresh approach to maternity leave, this part looks at an even more dramatic legislative shift, which...
Part 1: The new approach to maternity leave
2017 looks set to bring about unprecedented change in South Africa when it comes to leave relating to the birth or adoption of a child....
Forced marriage through Ukuthwala is now a criminal offence
The act of a man abducting a girl or young woman for the purposes of conducting a forced marriage was yesterday declared to be a...
Protect women from violence through better use of law
Last week was International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. One of the ways to raise awareness and combat this offence is to...
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Hogan Lovells Receives Three Outstanding Pro Bono Awards
Hogan Lovells was recognized with three outstanding pro bono awards for its legal representation and extensive law and policy revision work with Pro Bono Partnership,...
Local charities benefit from global community care drive
Various charity organisations and NGOs across South Africa are set to benefit from RE Cares, an annual global community programme spearheaded by leading content and...
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