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March 29, 2017
Published by SRA at March 29, 2017
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With the zero-tolerance approach the law has towards road users, it’s necessary to address the consequences of drinking and driving. Unfortunately, holidays and weekends often bring […]
March 29, 2017
Published by SRA at March 29, 2017
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Compliance refers to a company obeying all of the legal laws and regulations regarding how they manage the business, their staff, and their treatment towards their […]
March 29, 2017
Published by SRA at March 29, 2017
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The PAJA is the law passed to “give effect” to the right to just administrative action in the Bill of Rights. This says everyone has the […]
March 23, 2017
Published by SRA at March 23, 2017
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Adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the child’s birth mother or father. A legal adoption […]
February 27, 2017
Published by SRA at February 27, 2017
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My spouse said that he/she won’t ‘give me a divorce’. What can I do? Your spouse can oppose the divorce, but it is the Court that […]
June 24, 2016
Published by SRA at June 24, 2016
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The application for liquidation and sequestration processes are often confused. Many people think that the processes are the same. However, there is a big difference between […]
June 15, 2016
Published by SRA at June 15, 2016
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Estate duty is charged on the dutiable value of the estate in terms of the Estate Duty Act. The general rule is that if the taxpayer […]
May 24, 2016
Published by SRA at May 24, 2016
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Where the Contract of Lease is breached in any way by the tenant and he or she after receiving notice thereof has not remedied such a […]
May 24, 2016
Published by SRA at May 24, 2016
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In terms of current legislation, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is entitled to offer undertakings or guarantees to a Plaintiff who is in the process of […]
April 8, 2016
Published by SRA at April 8, 2016
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A mother who has always wanted her daughter to inherit her diamond engagement ring may never get her wish if she dies without leaving a valid […]
April 8, 2016
Published by SRA at April 8, 2016
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If you have never planned your estate, perhaps now is a good time to consider it. This will be to everyone’s benefit, as there are often […]
April 8, 2016
Published by SRA at April 8, 2016
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Electronic Funds Transfers, better known as EFTs, have become a popular payment method in South Africa, accepted by many in lieu of cash or cheque payments. […]
March 24, 2016
Published by SRA at March 24, 2016
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The Protection of Personal Information Bill, which will soon become law and is commonly referred to as POPI, seeks to regulate the processing of personal information. […]
March 24, 2016
Published by SRA at March 24, 2016
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Most people are familiar with a will or testament and understand the importance of having this legal declaration drafted, by which the testator nominates an executor to manage […]
March 24, 2016
Published by SRA at March 24, 2016
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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 […]
March 24, 2016
Published by SRA at March 24, 2016
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The Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 defines a trustee as meaning “any person (including the founder of the trust) who acts as a trustee by […]
February 9, 2016
Published by SRA at February 9, 2016
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Many South African citizens do not know the correct procedures to follow in order to register a death, or how to obtain a death certificate and […]
February 9, 2016
Published by SRA at February 9, 2016
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The issue of the legal nature of a vindicatory claim and whether it gives rise to a debt that is subject to the three year extinctive […]
February 9, 2016
Published by SRA at February 9, 2016
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A Trust can be described as a legal relationship which has been created by the founder, who places assets under the control of Trustees. This either […]