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The Right To Just Administrative Action And Information With Rejected Job Applications

At a point in most people’s lives, they find themselves submitting job applications to different potential employers. Some applications might return with a “we regret to inform you that your applicati...

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Sign Language Now An Official Language: A Sign That Your Voice Has Been Heard!

On 19 July 2023, South African Sign Language (“SASL”) was formally recognised as an official language. This brought the...

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Navigating Freedom Of Expression, Hate Speech, And Equality

At its core, the case scrutinises the limits of free speech, particularly when that speech veers into the territory of h...

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Actual Case: What You Need To Know About The Use Of Cannabis And The Right To Pr...

The Constitutional Court had to decide on whether certain sections in legislation relating to the criminalisation of the...

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What Did The Court Say? Domestic Workers Can Now Claim Compensation For Workplac...

In May 2019, the High Court declared the exclusion of domestic workers from COIDA unconstitutional and invalid. The High...

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What Did The Court Say? Equal Rights For Wives In A Polygamous Customary Marriag...

The Constitutional Court referred to customary marriages entered into after the Customary Marriages Act came into effect...

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Human Rights Are Everywhere - Even When Applying For Credit.

One of the most valuable pieces of consumer legislation in South Africa is the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (“NCA”). T...

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If We Do The Same Work, Why Are We Not Earning The Same Salary?

The Employment Equity Act (“EEA”) protects employees against discrimination in the workplace through promoting equal opp...

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You Are Human And You Have Rights

Human rights are the basic rights a person is born with. It is the general values of society that have been protected in...

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Human Rights…Maybe You’re Born With It?

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (“Constitution”) gives everyone basic rights of access to their basic n...

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Workplace Grievances

In South Africa, workplace grievances are an integral part of labour law. This part of labour law ensures that disputes...

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Putting Your Trust In A Trust

Trusts are very useful estate planning tools and can be used for a wide variety of purposes. It basically means that a p...

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Testamentary Trusts: Created In Your Will

Parents are often concerned about what would happen to their children should they die before the children reach adulthoo...

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Administration Of Deceased Estates

It is heartbreaking when a loved one dies. The idea of having to deal with their belongings after their death (“deceased...

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Lock-Down Offences: Clearing Your Criminal Record

The Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 was enacted with the object of managing the severity of disasters, amongst other...

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Claiming Back Maintenance After Negative Paternity Test: What Does The Law Say?

Peter had been paying child maintenance towards a child who was believed to be his. He has paid the maintenance for 11 y...

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Living With A Parent Abroad Is Not Always In The Best Interest Of The Child

The best interests of the child (under the age of 18 years) is often a contentious and common dispute amongst parents wh...

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Administration Of Deceased Estates

It is heartbreaking when a loved one dies. The idea of having to deal with his/her belongings after his/her death (“dece...

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If You Do The Crime, You Must Do The Time

When a person is found guilty of committing a criminal offence (“offence”) by a court of law, s/he will be punished (“se...

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Understanding Your Right To Lay-By Goods

Consumers often find themselves wanting certain goods that they cannot afford at a particular point in time in their liv...

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Freedom Of Expression. Be Careful What You Post On Social Media

We live in a digital world with the ability to reach thousands to millions of people with the press of a button. It is e...

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Business Law

Acknowledgement Of Debt

An Acknowledgment of Debt (“AOD”) is an agreement containing a clear and undeniable admission of liability by one party...

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Labour law: understanding the new earnings threshold

South African labour law provides for an annual earnings threshold used to establish whether certain protection provided...

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Business Law

Basic Will Template

A guide to drafting your own Last Will and Testament.

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Criminal Law

The Consequences Of Paying An Admission Of Guilt Fine

You might be finding yourself in a situation where you are being accused of allegedly committing a criminal offence and...

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Access To Justice As A Human Right

Human Rights are the fundamental rights that every individual is born with. These rights are based on the general values...

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Consumer Protection

"Sign Here, Here And Here": Signatures And Their Consequences

Everyone uses their signature on a regular basis, whether to sign an important contract or a receipt after buying someth...

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Harassment And Protection Orders

What is harassment and what can a person do if they are being harassed? Find the answers to these questions and learn ab...

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Employment Law

Unemployment Insurance Benefits

The Unemployment Insurance Fund provides benefit payments to certain employees during a time of unemployment. Learn more...

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Wills & Estates

Dangers Of Not Having A Will

If a person dies without a Will, his/her deceased estate will be distributed in terms of the Intestate Succession Act. T...

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Employment Law

Rights Of Fixed Term, Part-Time And Other Employees

Read our explanation of the recent amendments to labour law regulating the rights of fixed-term, part-time and other emp...

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Child Abuse

High levels of violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of children exist in South Africa. These children are affected...

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Parental Rights And Responsibilities

Ever wondered what rights and responsibilities you have as a parent? Find out by reading this LegalWise article on paren...

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Islamic Marriages And Divorce Act

Read the LegalWise case study on Islamic marriages and the divorce act and learn about the facts of the case and what th...

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Wills & Estates

Requirements Of A Valid Will

There are specific requirements a Will must comply with which are regulated by the Wills Act 7 of 1953. Read our case st...

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Making A Will: Be Sure Your Intentions Are Clear

It's important to make sure that a person’s intentions are clearly set out in their Will. Read our case study here on th...

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Guardian’s Fund

The Guardian’s Fund is established to protect and manage money on behalf of certain persons, such as children (persons b...

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Duties Of An Executor Of A Deceased Estate

At the death of that person, his/her deceased estate must be administered, in other words, divided, distributed and cont...

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Family Law

Reporting Of Sexual Abuse

Read the LegalWise case study on a group of minors reporting sexual abuse and the responsibilities the court needs to up...

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Types And Jurisdiction Of South African Courts

There are various types of courts in South Africa all serving different functions. Learn more about the types and jurisd...

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Consumer Protection

Direct Marketing In Terms Of The Consumer Protection Act

Direct marketing is where a person is approached by a supplier for the purpose of advertising his/her goods for sale, se...

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Criminal Law

You Have Been Accused Of An Offence

There are notifications that can be sent to a person who allegedly committed an offence, and it's important to understan...

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