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The Role of Sex in Marriage and Divorce

Sex for many couples is an important part of the relationship, but remains a difficult topic of conversation, particularly given that there are a number of different views about it and its role by many institutions such as on issues like sex before marriage, birth control, sex being only

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millions made in durban child-begging syndicate

MILLIONS MADE IN DURBAN CHILD-BEGGING SYNDICATE

Extensive investigations have revealed the widespread exploitation of over 700 children in the province. Parents and guardians of these children have been renting out these children to the begging syndicates in the City. This extensive child begging syndicate is believed to rake in R2 000 000.00 a month through

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FURTHER PROTECTION FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS

FURTHER PROTECTION FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS

The Constitutional Court delivered a judgment on 19 November 2020 that has the effect of increasing protection to domestic workers who are injured, contract diseases or die in the course of their employment in private households. It confirmed the declaration of constitutional invalidity of section 1 (xix) (v) of

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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN AND CHILDREN

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN AND CHILDREN

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). The 16 Days of Activism is a worldwide campaign to

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FESTIVE OR FIGHTING – NEGOTIATING THE ISSUE OF CARE AND CONTACT DURING THE HOLIDAYS The festive season can be a tricky time for a lot of co-parenting families. Whether you are newly separated, newly divorced or have been apart for some time, navigating the negotiations of the care of and contact with your children over the festive season can be difficult for many people. If you are experiencing issues during this period of the year, hopefully you have a parenting plan which details how care and contact is supposed to work, or at the very least, sets out how co-parents are supposed to deal with any disputes which may arise in this regard. Whether your issue relates to the enforcement of a parenting plan or Court Order, or whether you are experiencing difficulties obtaining consent to travel, obtaining passports, or maintenance during the festive season, our office can help guide you through these often confusing and frustrating times.

Negotiating Care and Contact During the Holidays

The festive season can be a tricky time for a lot of co-parenting families. Whether you are newly separated, newly divorced or have been apart for some time, navigating the negotiations of the care of and contact with your children over the festive season can be difficult for many

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sexual offences unit cop arrested for rape

SEXUAL OFFENCES UNIT COP ARRESTED FOR RAPE

Whilst South Africa continues to wage the war on gender-based violence, those in power of authority, who are employed to protect its victims, are actually perpetrators themselves; of the most heinous kind.  It has recently come to light that a Police Captain from the Free State who was stationed

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tensions rising at brackenfell high school – a discussion that needs to be had

Tensions Rising at Brackenfell High School

In a country where issues of racism are at the forefront of the lived experience of almost all of its citizens, it is time that we acknowledge its existence and find ways of engaging around lasting solutions to eradicate it from both the private and public life. In a

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THE DEATH PENALTY DEBATE

THE DEATH PENALTY DEBATE

A state of emergency was recently declared in the state of Kaduna, Nigeria, following an uproar and public outcry over the steep rise in reported rapes during the coronavirus lockdown. A new law in the state of Kaduna dramatically increased the legal consequences facing convicted rapists. In cases where

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Public consultation process to follow for the new ‘Weed Bill’

In September 2018, the Constitutional Court delivered a judgment that removed the criminalisation of privately growing, owning and using marijuana/cannabis/weed etc. and directed Parliament to enact Legislation in two years (this year). Pending this, the Constitutional Court suspended the relevant provisions which criminalised the private cultivation, possession and consumption

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