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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 […]
January 15, 2018
Who your property is passed on to depends on whether you have a valid will or not. If you do have a valid will, then your […]
January 15, 2018
The right to protest is an integral part of South Africa’s constitution and has recently come to the forefront with mass protest being organised across the […]
December 11, 2017
What happens when a landlord or a tenant wants to cancel a lease? What rules and what legislation apply? What protection does the law provide? If […]
December 11, 2017
Many industries may sometimes require their employees to work irregular hours. Employers within these industries, also known as “24/7″ industries, have somehow developed the notion that […]
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 […]