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

Bullying can appear in many forms, such as physical or verbal abuse. Learn about the consequences bullies face when criminal charges are brought against them.

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

What are the rights of a child who is being sexually abused and what are the duties of a teacher assisting that child? Find the answers to these questions here.

At the death of that person, his/her deceased estate must be administered, in other words, divided, distributed and controlled by someone. This person is called an executor.

The Guardian’s Fund is established to protect and manage money on behalf of certain persons, such as children (persons below the age of 18 years), those who are not able to manage their own affairs or those who could not be found. The money held at the Guardian’s Fund is generally received from inheritance.

LegalWise has temporarily stopped Membership payments made via Pay A Bill at the South African Post Office (SAPO). The decision was taken as a result of a technical issue experienced by SAPO in the processing of payments.

Under African customary law, it is custom to follow certain traditions before they can get married, for example, paying lobolo. Lobolo is given by the man to the family of his future wife. This article will shed some light on the basic principles of lobolo.

​​​​​​​It has been well over a year now since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has indeed been a difficult time for most South Africans: economically, emotionally and physically. However, the vaccine has presented some hope for many, but remains a contentious topic with many different views being expressed. This article will address the current legal position in respect of vaccinations in the workplace.