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June 29, 2018
According to item 4 of the Code of Good Practice (“the code”), the definition of dismissal contained in Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (“LRA”) […]
June 29, 2018
I gave instructions to my attorney to prepare a last will and testament for me as my will no longer reflected my wishes. At my request, […]
May 23, 2018
South Africa’s Patent Act urges that one registers their patent and take ownership of their invention A patent is a set of exclusive rights, granted by a sovereign state to an inventor or […]
May 23, 2018
Partial surrogacy agreements allow for the surrogate mother to terminate the agreement within 60 days after giving birth to the child. This article looks at the […]
May 23, 2018
What happens when your property has been purposefully damaged, especially during an altercation? Uber car torching During the road closures by meter taxis in Johannesburg on […]
May 23, 2018
Published by SRA at May 23, 2018
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Fathers could spend up to two weeks with their newborn babies, while adoptive parents and parents-to-be via surrogacy, could get up to 10 weeks of leave. […]
April 6, 2018
With the number of videos being leaked on social media, regarding situations of assault, defamation and hate speech, it becomes that much easier for the defendant […]
April 6, 2018
Many children (and their families) experience a sense of powerlessness in the beginning of dealing with a disability or chronic illness, and often feel very stressed […]
April 6, 2018
What are your rights as an employee if your employer has not paid you? Under some circumstances, your salary notification might pop in 2 days after […]
April 6, 2018
Every person, whether an individual or a juristic person, will find themselves in a situation where they will want to terminate a contract. The aim of […]
March 27, 2018
This article focuses on primarily whether the police may search a person without a warrant of arrest. On the face of it, it would appear that […]
March 27, 2018
Contracts for the building of a house or providing for substantial alterations to a house commonly contain an arbitration clause. This article looks at the advantages […]
March 27, 2018
Published by SRA at March 27, 2018
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Domestic partnerships, also known as cohabitation relationships, are becoming more common in our modern day society, and it therefore becomes ever more important for parties to […]
March 27, 2018
This article looks at the continued relevancy of the employment contract in legal practice today. In 2014, the legislator amended section 186(1)(a) of the Labour Relations […]
February 16, 2018
If you’re planning to buy a new property, you’ll need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you’re the owner of […]
February 16, 2018
The provincial heritage resources authority (PHRA) granted a permit in terms of Section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 for the demolition […]
February 16, 2018
Landlords who have tenants that they believe are occupying their premises illegally may not forcefully remove such tenants. The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful […]
February 16, 2018
Having a successful business means ensuring that it continues to grow. Without growth, your business will eventually run dry and stagnant. But with the added responsibility […]
January 15, 2018
Published by SRA at January 15, 2018
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The death of a loved one is a difficult process to go through, and when the inevitable occurs, it is important to remember what happens next. […]
January 15, 2018
When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it’s important for you to understand how the laws work in your city. According to Brett Herron, the […]