RAF

“I was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Can I claim from the RAF?”
With the holiday season fast approaching, it usually coincides with an increase of travelling on the roads. The unfortunate reality is that there is also usually an increase in motor vehicle accidents. If someone is a victim of an accident caused by the wrongful driving of another person (“negligent driver”), that person has a right to claim compensation for damages from the Road Accident Fund (“RAF”). The RAF compensates a victim of an accident for bodily injury, and in the event of death, it compensates the dependents of that victim for their loss. This article will take a closer look at who will be able to claim from the RAF.
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siva

LETTER FROM THE CEO
We applaud the resilience and steadfast resolve of all South Africans. With load shedding, increasing interest rates, food and fuel price hikes experienced in the past few months it has become even more important to provide solutions that enable Members to access their LegalWise Benefits. We are pleased to announce that our new Self-Service Contract Creator is now available online and ready for use from the comfort of your home. As Patrick James Riley said, “Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better”. Read all about how to create a ready to use contract online. Available on our website www.legalwise.co.za.
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divorce

Marriages out of community of property: High Court provides hope for spouses financially stranded after divorce.
Women are often seen as the economically disadvantaged partner in some marriages where, for reasons as agreed to between the spouses, women quit their jobs and become homemakers (which includes staying at home to take care of the children and other household functions). Unfortunately, this economic disproportion often plays a huge role when parties decide to get divorced, sometimes leaving women financially stranded.
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