Judges and Magistrates aren’t infallible, and unfortunately, information can come to light that some have been breaking the same law they are meant to uphold. Of greatest concern are cases of gross misconduct, bribery, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice, as these usually directly influence matters they preside
It is back to business for some as the nationwide lockdown gradually moves down in levels of lockdown, with some restrictions still in place. Successfully moving towards an economic recovery post-COVID-19, becomes a responsibility for all who live in South Africa. This means supporting local businesses now more than
The importance of an antenuptial contract, cannot be overstated. One may say that an antenuptial contract is one of the most important documents that a person will ever sign. An antenuptial contract is entered into prior to a couples’ marriage, the purpose of which is to regulate the terms
As cases of infection and death due to COVID-19 increase in South Africa, it is important to ensure that you have a will in place, or see if you need to update your will. There are several strict requirements that need to be met, in terms of South African
The reality is, each of us at some stage of our lives has been subjected to harassment in some form, whether directly or indirectly, and when it happens, it can be difficult to resolve. The Protection from Harassment Act is a law that provides victims of harassment with a
The question that everyone is asking is whether Gender Based Violence has dropped since the second alcohol ban in South Africa on the 12 July by the government, who simultaneously implemented a nighttime curfew restricting people’s movements between 9:00 pm and 4:00 am. While statistics indicate that the alcohol
Recent studies have shown that approximately three million people in South Africa lost their jobs between February and April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Women have accounted for two million of the jobs lost. Calls are growing from those people employed in industries in distress, particularly the
As the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continue to rise, along with an increase in the number of deaths associated with the virus, it has been confirmed that South Africa is currently the fifth worst-affected country globally in terms of coronavirus cases. The recent rise in the number of
We are living in unusual times, which has put “for better or worse” to an unexpected new type of test altogether for even the strongest marriages. The lockdown has flared up tensions in marriages as spouses are left with little breathing room from one another, are prevented from being
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising steadily and no end in sight to this global pandemic, the South African government has again made the decision to ban the sale, distribution, and transport of alcohol with immediate effect. The significant daily increase in the number of infections is placing
