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.

The LegalWise Member Bursary Programme has been assisting students to obtain a tertiary qualification since 2006. While receiving a bursary has obvious financial benefits, over the years we have come to realise that students require much more than finances in order to successfully complete their studies. As such, the programme has evolved to include a mentorship aspect which provides our Bursary Holders with ongoing academic guidance and psychosocial support to provide them with skills which will enable them to succeed in their chosen field.

The mental health of children is important but is often neglected. As the saying goes, the future lies in the hands of the children. Therefore, their health plays a significant role. While the general health of children is important, the mental health of children is equally important and is often neglected in comparison to their physical health.

Our youth. Raising your voice.

As we commemorate Youth Day, on June 16, we remember and pay tribute to the lives lost and recognise the role the Youth of 1976 played in the liberation of South Africa from the apartheid regime. Read more about what happened to the 20 000 students who protested on that fateful day. In focusing on the youth of today, learn more about what it means for young people to be entering the workforce and the inevitable world of credit and what to be mindful of.

​​​​​​​Make it easy on yourself. Avoid having to travel, carry cash and stand in queues. Switch your LegalWise premium payment to a Debit Order or Stop Order.

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