Expanding our circles of influence through education.
It is widely accepted that education plays a vital role in promoting human rights and democracy. As an organisation whose purpose is to empower affordable and timeous access to justice through which individuals can enforce and defend their legal rights, it stands to reason that LegalWise has been committed to providing opportunities for students to access tertiary education through our Member Bursary Programme since 2006.
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Muslim marriages get legal recognition.
Up until 2022 Muslim marriages were not legally recognised. That changed when the Constitutional Court stepped in.
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Frequently asked questions
The following questions will provide clarity on some of the legal terms you will encounter throughout this WiseUp.
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New legislation to protect victims of Gender-Based Violence.
South Africa has a very high prevalence of gender-based violence. The World Health Organisation reports that our rate of femicide is five times more than the global average. In light of these shocking statistics, the laws in GBV and sexual offences are being tightened and there were a few amendment bills announced to close loopholes and curb the exploitation of the legal system by perpetrators of GBV.
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