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WHATSAPP AND YOUR DATA

WhatsApp announced a change to its terms and conditions which would require users to agree to it apparently sharing certain personal data with Facebook (and its subsidiaries), and which would have to be accepted by 08 February 2021 if you wanted to maintain access to the app (this has

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DEATH DURING DIVORCE : WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

What happens during a divorce if one of the spouses dies before the divorce is finalised? This depends on several factors, principally: what does their last will and testament say, what was the matrimonial property regime that governed the marriage, and had a settlement agreement already been completed between

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SURVIVING A HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE

Getting through a divorce can be extremely trying, even when both parties are doing their best to cooperate. In cases in which one party has a high-conflict personality, divorce can go from difficult to disaster rather quickly, as someone such as this tends to exhibit extreme behaviours, has lots

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SOUTH AFRICA’S ADJUSTED LEVEL 3 LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS

On Monday 11th January 2021 our President, Cyril Ramaphosa once again addressed the nation on the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic which is the worst it has been since the country’s first case was recorded in early 2020. Currently, South Africa has over 15,000 people with the COVID-19

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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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THE DOS AND DON’TS OF HANDLING BOUNDARIES POST-DIVORCE

After a divorce, the two biggest challenges are setting new boundaries with your ex-spouse and balancing grieving with moving forward with your life. Communicating and having to deal with your ex-spouse after you have divorced is a necessity, especially when the parties have had children together. In order for

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CONTACT WITH CHILDREN ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY

CONTACT WITH CHILDREN ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY

Parents will usually be entitled to exercise specific contact on various special and/or religious holidays that are important or relevant to their family unit. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are considered by many parents to be one of the most important days of the year to be able to

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UNCERTAINTY OVER LOCAL ROLLOUT OF COVID VACCINE Some countries around the world are rolling out the COVID vaccinations, but there seems to be a lot of uncertainty as to when we will have access to it. Whilst it is undeniable that the COVID-19 virus has wreaked havoc on our nation, there seems to be differing points of view when it comes to the vaccine. In as much as the limited availability of the vaccine is concerning, some people are relived at the thought of a vaccine being developed and would be more than willing to take it as soon as they can. Others are more sceptical about the rushed development, costs, and the unknown side effects it could have in the long term. There are still so many questions and not very many answers. Only you can decide what you are prepared to do under these circumstances. Will you take it? Won’t you? What are your concerns?

UNCERTAINTY OVER LOCAL ROLLOUT OF COVID VACCINE

With our infection rates skyrocketing during this second wave, many people are left extremely concerned about how much more damage will be done to our nation whilst we wait for a vaccine to be made available in our Country. Some countries around the world are rolling out the COVID

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COVID-19 CHRISTMAS BEACH BAN

COVID-19 CHRISTMAS BEACH BAN

In another blow for South Africa our President, Cyril Ramaphosa announced expansive beach closures during the peak holiday period. Coastal towns identified as Covid-19 hotspots on the Garden Route and in the Eastern Cape are reeling as tourists cancel holiday bookings after the closure of popular beaches. After an

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