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Access to justice during the national lockdown

As a result of the impact the COVID-19 virus had on South Africa thus far, the President announced a nationwide lockdown for South Africa from midnight 26 March 2020 until midnight 16 April 2020.

Bail

Bail is an amount of money paid to ensure the temporary release of someone who has been arrested for an alleged criminal offence. Get an overview of the most important information you need about the law surrounding bail in SA by reading this QuickLaw guide.

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Stay put – a summary of the regulations regarding the lockdown

On 25 March 2020, the Regulations made under the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 were amended to provide more clarity of what is allowed and n

Retrenchments during the national lockdown: only as a last resort

In these uncertain times during the national lockdown caused by the COVID-19 virus, employers may be struggling to keep their normal operations going. This may lead to employers having to consider the possibility of retrenching certain employees.

Lease agreements enforceable during lockdown

As of 1 May 2020, restrictions on the national lockdown were slightly lifted allowing for certain sectors to return to w

Clarity on UIF and TERS benefits during the COVID-19 crisis

The Department of Employment and Labour provided an update on 28 March 2020 in respect of employment and labour issues arising during

Level 4 lockdown: being reintroduced to the workplace

The President announced the easing of the national lockdown restrictions from Level 5 to Level 4, which would allow more industries to commence w

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders

What is domestic violence and what remedies are available to a complainant? Learn more about domestic violence and protection orders in South Africa by reading this QuickLaw guide.