Dear Member,

It is that time of the year when we look forward to a much-needed break and being with our loved ones without the pressures of an alarm clock, infinite business appointments and in some instances never ending traffic jams. It is a time for rest and rejuvenation. A time to look forward to a New Year and new beginnings.

The New Year can bring about opportunities that may require changes to your professional and personal contact details. It is important for us to have your updated personal information on our system to ensure that we are able to keep you up to date with any changes relating to your LegalWise Membership. You can download the latest LegalWise App from the Apple App or Google Play stores, register to take advantage of its many benefits like being able to pay your premiums and update your beneficiaries' details, or call us on 010 271 2255 for assistance.

In this edition of the newsletter, we highlight the Emergency Response Action Plan on Gender Based Violence and Femicide. Under the theme #Beyond16Days, we hosted a live Facebook session on 24 November and there will be another on 8 December 2022. You can view the recordings on our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/3Xd43e8  We further discuss new legislation geared towards protecting victims of Gender Based Violence including stricter bail provisions for offences related to domestic violence.

Read more about how you could qualify for a Care Dependency Child Grant, who qualifies and the application process thereof. Our Self-Service Contract Creator is available for use on our website (www.legalwise.co.za), and it can create a free Lobolo Agreement. In 2018, the Constitutional Court decriminalised the use of Cannabis for personal use in private, but read more on what the Judge said about an employee who used cannabis after hours. 

Given that it's that time of the year when travel is at its peak, accidents on the road are a reality. Read about the Road Accident Fund and some of the circumstances when you can claim.

Further, I would like to remind you about our tax advice and assistance service that you can use as the main Member. Add us as a contact on WhatsApp (071 640 0337) and say Hi to start a chat.

This year LegalWise celebrated its 38th anniversary and we continue to give Members legal power to enforce and defend their legal rights through professional legal representation.

Happy holidays and stay safe!

#BeLegalWise

Yours sincerely,

Siva Gengan                                                                       

Chief Executive Officer