May 10, 2017

New traffic rules approaching

New traffic rules approaching Up until this point, many people have not paid attention to the traffic rules, or simply not cared. That is about to change with new, stricter traffic regulations being introduced onto South Africans roads in the coming months. This is particularly important for those who take speed limits for granted. What […]
April 4, 2017

What is the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)?

What is the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)? The PAJA is the law passed to “give effect” to the right to just administrative action in the Bill of Rights. This says everyone has the right: To fair, lawful and reasonable administrative action; and To reasons for administrative action that affects them negatively. What is […]
April 4, 2017

Unopposed and opposed divorce: What’s the difference?

Unopposed and opposed divorce: What’s the difference? My spouse said that he/she won’t ‘give me a divorce’. What can I do? Your spouse can oppose the divorce, but it is the Court that grants a divorce, not your spouse. If you convince the court that the marital relationship has irretrievably broken down, the court can […]
April 4, 2017

Bail in South Africa

Bail in South Africa In any court case when a person is arrested, the accused person remains to be presumed not guilty until the court finds such person guilty. In our law no one may be detained without trial. If an accused is arrested, he or she is normally kept in prison or the police […]
April 4, 2017

Owning property without a Will

Owning property without a Will If you die without a Will, an administrator will have to be appointed to administer your estate which will be distributed according to the laws of intestate succession. As such, your assets may not be distributed as you would have wished. It also means that the process will be delayed […]
March 16, 2017

What is a Title Deed?

What is a Title Deed? If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are the owner of the property. You will need the assistance of a lawyer specialising in property transfers (also known as a conveyancer) to help […]
March 16, 2017

I’m a witness in a court case: What must I do?

I’m a witness in a court case: What must I do? You might have seen something that you did not intend to see or you have decided that you want to be of help to someone. Either way, being a court witness is essential for many cases. It helps the court reach a fair verdict. […]
March 16, 2017

Who pays for the child after divorce?

Who pays for the child after divorce? When couples divorce it’s often the children that feel the brunt of it. Sometimes it’s the other person in the relationship that suffers economically. Hence the reason there’s a legal duty towards maintenance after divorce, which is an obligation to provide for another person. A child of a […]
March 16, 2017

What is a summons?

What is a summons? A summons is a document that informs a defendant that he or she is being sued and asserts the jurisdiction of the court to hear and determine the case. A summons can be served for many reasons which include divorce proceedings, traffic fines, outstanding fees, etc. A simple summons sets out […]
February 22, 2017

Cancelling a lease agreement early

Cancelling a lease agreement early If you want to end your contract early, this can only be done “in situations where the Consumer Protection Act or Rental Housing Act apply” – or if there’s a clause in the contract that allows for early cancellation, or if both parties agree to it. If, on the other […]

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