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.

The following questions will provide clarity on some of the legal terms you will encounter throughout this WiseUp Newsletter.

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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The decriminalisation of cannabis won't protect employees violating their employers' policies

We visit the township of Nyanga as we continue to follow the young leaders who have shown the courage to choose a brighter future with the support of The Message Trust Community Transformation Hubs.

Lobolo is a beautiful celebration of the African culture, it is the coming together of two families. With the evolution of time, African customs have also had to adapt and consider what the law says in its application

If you are a parent or caregiver of a child with a severe disability, read on

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.