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December 11, 2017
When someone dies they normally have what is called a ‘will’. The people who benefit from this ‘will’ are known as the heirs. Upon someone death, […]
December 11, 2017
Published by SRA at December 11, 2017
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Many people in South Africa own a firearm or intend to own one in the future. However, the right to possess a firearm is not guaranteed […]
October 31, 2017
Arrest is one of the lawful methods of securing the attendance of an accused person in court. It is also the most drastic method. Section 38 […]
October 31, 2017
Medical negligence refers to a negative consequence of a medical treatment that could have been avoided by the medical practitioner. The Health Professions Act 56 of […]
October 31, 2017
Following the death of one of Uber’s employees due to clashes between Uber drivers and taxi drivers, the Department of Labour has clarified its position in […]
October 31, 2017
Published by SRA at October 31, 2017
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Over the past few months, we have seen videos being posted on social media of physical altercations, poor service delivery and racial slurs, but the victims […]
October 24, 2017
Published by SRA at October 24, 2017
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When it comes to sectional title schemes, there is still widespread misunderstanding of even the basics, starting with the body corporate and how it is established, […]
October 24, 2017
Published by SRA at October 24, 2017
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In the modern age, more and more criminals are exploiting the speed, convenience and anonymity of the internet to commit a diverse range of criminal activities […]
October 24, 2017
Published by SRA at October 24, 2017
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A husband and wife buy a house together. Their marriage takes a tumble, along with their – finances, and they have to sell their home and […]
October 24, 2017
Published by SRA at October 24, 2017
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In South Africa, there are various forms of marriage, which includes Civil Marriage, Customary Marriage and Civil Union. For a long time, customary unions (marriages) did […]
August 22, 2017
Published by SRA at August 22, 2017
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Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without dividing the property into […]
August 22, 2017
Published by SRA at August 22, 2017
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A person can get married in terms of a civil marriage, customary marriage, civil union or religious marriage. A religious marriage is not recognised as a […]
August 22, 2017
Published by SRA at August 22, 2017
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POPI refers to South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act which seeks to regulate the Processing of Personal Information. What is Personal Information? Means any information […]
July 19, 2017
Published by SRA at July 19, 2017
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The Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. If you are planning on buying a house, […]
July 19, 2017
Published by SRA at July 19, 2017
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Renting property in South Africa is a straightforward process. The country has a vast selection of rental accommodation including bachelor flats in apartment blocks, Victorian cottages, […]
July 19, 2017
Published by SRA at July 19, 2017
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There are only two grounds for divorce, namely the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; or mental illness or continued unconsciousness of one of the spouses. Examples […]
July 19, 2017
Published by SRA at July 19, 2017
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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 […]
July 19, 2017
Published by SRA at July 19, 2017
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If your tenant has failed to pay his or her rent, it can be tempting to simply kick them out yourself and change the locks. However, […]
May 24, 2017
Published by SRA at May 24, 2017
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The Road Accident Fund (hereinafter referred to as the RAF) has over the years created the assurance that public road users will be covered in the […]
May 23, 2017
Published by SRA at May 23, 2017
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Liquor manufacturers and suppliers require a liquor license, as regulated by the National Liquor Authority. If your liquor registration has been cancelled you cannot continue to […]