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EMPLOYMENT LAW – You can leave, just not right now….
Read more: EMPLOYMENT LAW – You can leave, just not right now….An employee is entitled, at any time in an employment relationship, to resign and walk away from his employer. This right (unlike in the case of an employer, which must in terms of the Labour Relations Act [LRA] always be […]
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Brexit Brief | The UK exits: Some quick things you should know
Read more: Brexit Brief | The UK exits: Some quick things you should knowWe have identified some quick points you should know as the UK enters the transition phase to negotiate its future relationship and end its 46-year marriage with the EU. 1. What changes on 31 January?The United Kingdom leaves the European […]
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The days of banks suing you in the high court are over
Read more: The days of banks suing you in the high court are overNational Credit Act matters must go through the much cheaper – and more accessible – magistrates’ courts. A recent judgment by a full bench of the Grahamstown High Court makes it unlawful for banks to bring National Credit Act matters […]
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Claiming maintenance from parents living in foreign countries
Read more: Claiming maintenance from parents living in foreign countriesA major concern many parents have revolves around the existence of maintenance orders from a South African court which requires enforcement against a non-compliant person who resides in a foreign country. South African law allows its citizens to claim maintenance […]
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THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013
Read more: THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, or “POPI”, promotes the protection of personal information which is processed by both public and private bodies. POPI was signed into law by the President of South Africa on 19 November […]
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WHAT IS A TITLE DEED?
Read more: 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 an attorney specialising […]
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Do I need a contract before I get married?
Read more: Do I need a contract before I get married?The festive season is upon us as is the time for weddings and celebrations. Every year I am surprised at the number of happy couples waltzing down the aisle to say their vows with no knowledge of the choices they […]
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LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title Schemes
Read more: LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title SchemesScores of sectional title property owners are faced with hefty levy hikes if their body corporates haven’t made provision for the requirements of new legislation that recently came into effect. Bodies Corporate are now required to have a reserve fund, […]
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Brexit Brief | The UK exits: Some quick things you should know
Read more: Brexit Brief | The UK exits: Some quick things you should knowWe have identified some quick points you should know as the UK enters the transition phase to negotiate its future relationship and end its 46-year marriage with the EU. 1. What changes on 31 January?The United Kingdom leaves the European […]
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The days of banks suing you in the high court are over
Read more: The days of banks suing you in the high court are overNational Credit Act matters must go through the much cheaper – and more accessible – magistrates’ courts. A recent judgment by a full bench of the Grahamstown High Court makes it unlawful for banks to bring National Credit Act matters […]
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Claiming maintenance from parents living in foreign countries
Read more: Claiming maintenance from parents living in foreign countriesA major concern many parents have revolves around the existence of maintenance orders from a South African court which requires enforcement against a non-compliant person who resides in a foreign country. South African law allows its citizens to claim maintenance […]
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THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013
Read more: THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, or “POPI”, promotes the protection of personal information which is processed by both public and private bodies. POPI was signed into law by the President of South Africa on 19 November […]
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WHAT IS A TITLE DEED?
Read more: 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 an attorney specialising […]
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Do I need a contract before I get married?
Read more: Do I need a contract before I get married?The festive season is upon us as is the time for weddings and celebrations. Every year I am surprised at the number of happy couples waltzing down the aisle to say their vows with no knowledge of the choices they […]
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LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title Schemes
Read more: LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title SchemesScores of sectional title property owners are faced with hefty levy hikes if their body corporates haven’t made provision for the requirements of new legislation that recently came into effect. Bodies Corporate are now required to have a reserve fund, […]