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April 4, 2017

Published by VDHadmin at 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 […]

December 14, 2016

Published by VDHadmin at December 14, 2016

Let your child study law

Let your child study law On 1 August 2013 PPS released the latest results of the South African Legal Services Survey. Of the legal professionals, including 423 attorneys, who participated in the survey, only 52% had confidence in the efficiency of the court and judicial administrative system. Speaking to colleagues, horror stories are plentiful. Stories […]

July 26, 2016

Published by VDHadmin at July 26, 2016

Common law marriage in South Africa

Common law marriage in South Africa In South African law there is no such thing as a common law marriage. People simply believe that living together with another person for a continuous period of time establishes legal rights and duties between them. This is a common misunderstanding especially with young adults.The only way to be […]