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November 7, 2019
Published by DKVG at November 7, 2019
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October 2019, was Justice month as Ramaphosa signs in various new laws, one of them being CV Fraud. Do you embellish your curriculum vitae to increase your chances of procuring […]
November 7, 2019
Published by DKVG at November 7, 2019
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A client poses a question to their attorney: My ex-boyfriend (Y) saw me and my new love interest (X) at a restaurant. Y aggressively confronted me and wanted to know […]
November 7, 2019
Published by DKVG at November 7, 2019
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Where starter homes in quiet suburbs used to be the norm when it came to first buys for working professionals and young couples, it seems like J.G. Ballard’s 1975 novel, […]
November 7, 2019
Published by DKVG at November 7, 2019
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Finding a holiday home isn’t as simple as choosing your favourite holiday spot and packing your bags. With the festive season around the corner, the urge to buy a holiday […]
October 1, 2019
Published by client-admin at October 1, 2019
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In recent times the Western Cape has become the area to stay in. With the spectacular sea view or the beauty of the Karoo surrounding you, a bustling culture that […]
October 1, 2019
Published by client-admin at October 1, 2019
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Duties of a reasonable driver: Among the duties of a motorist are: to keep a proper look-out, drive at a reasonable speed, observe the rule of the road (keep to […]
October 1, 2019
Published by client-admin at October 1, 2019
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Due to our controversial past, South Africa has been faced with a difficult task of eradicating all forms of racial animosity and behaviour. This is a problem we often find […]
October 1, 2019
Published by client-admin at October 1, 2019
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We all know that the term “culture” is defined as the values, practices and beliefs shared by members who form a part of the same group, but what does “company […]
September 17, 2019
Published by client-admin at September 17, 2019
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The National Health Insurance Bill was approved by Cabinet in 2017. The date for implementation of the NHI is 2025. The government formulated the National Health Insurance (NHI) in order […]
September 17, 2019
Published by client-admin at September 17, 2019
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A shareholders’ agreement sets out how a private company should be operated and regulates the various shareholders’ rights and obligations. It is therefore important that a shareholders’ agreement be concluded […]
September 17, 2019
Published by client-admin at September 17, 2019
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The National Health Insurance Bill was approved by Cabinet in 2017. The date for implementation of the NHI is 2025. The government formulated the National Health Insurance (NHI) in order […]
August 7, 2019
Published by DKVG at August 7, 2019
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The death of a loved one is a difficult process to go through, and when the inevitable occurs, it is important to remember what happens next. The cause of death […]
June 10, 2019
Published by client-admin at June 10, 2019
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My partner and I are getting married soon and have heard about the different matrimonial property regimes one can enter but I am not sure what the difference is and […]
August 27, 2018
Published by DKVG at August 27, 2018
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I have divorced my husband and I am now the primary caregiver of our minor child. I received a job offer in another country and I would really like to […]
July 25, 2018
Published by DKVG at July 25, 2018
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“The general rule of our law is that cohabitation does not give rise to special legal consequences, no matter how long the relationship has endured” (From a 2010 High Court […]
July 19, 2018
Published by DKVG at July 19, 2018
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“What’s in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet” (Shakespeare) You cannot lawfully use any surname in South Africa other than the […]
April 12, 2018
Published by DKVG at April 12, 2018
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In South Africa, there are various forms of marriage, which includes Civil Marriage, Customary Marriage and Civil Union. For a long time, customary unions (marriages) did not have the same […]
April 3, 2018
Published by DKVG at April 3, 2018
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Fathers could spend up to two weeks with their newborn babies, while adoptive parents and parents-to-be via surrogacy, could get up to 10 weeks of leave. This is due to […]
October 12, 2016
Published by DKVG at October 12, 2016
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“The concept of chivalry is beyond his comprehension and lies dead and buried in his mind, if it ever existed” (Part of the Court’s scathing assessment of the husband in […]
February 17, 2016
Published by DKVG at February 17, 2016
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You are a South African citizen. You decide to acquire dual citizenship. Your reasons for doing so are irrelevant – perhaps you are living/working overseas, perhaps you want a second […]