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June 25, 2019
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With the introduction and growing use of digital technology in the business world, the South African Electronic Communications Act was enacted in 2002. The main object of the Electronic Communications […]
June 25, 2019
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Daar bestaan heelwat onkunde oor die gebruik van trusts tydens erflatings. Hierdie artikel poog om lig op hierdie belangrike kwessie te werp. ’n Inter vivos trust staan ook bekend as […]
June 25, 2019
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It is a requirement in the South African Law of Contract that, for a contract to come into existence, an offer to contract must be made by one party to […]
June 25, 2019
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The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, is the supreme law of the land and all conduct and legislation must comply with it. The Bill of Rights contained […]
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 […]
June 5, 2019
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“An income tax form is like a laundry list – either way you lose your shirt” (Comedian Fred Allen) This article is important to you if you are either a […]
June 5, 2019
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When it comes to cancelling a lease early, both landlords and tenants must be aware of their responsibilities. It’s important to note that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has been […]
June 5, 2019
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During 2018, the African National Congress (ANC) announced its intention to drastically speed up the land reform process in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he would be […]
June 5, 2019
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You’ve scoured the web for what feels like weeks, and you’ve finally found your dream home! You’ve put in your offer, and it’s been accepted. But before you can pack […]
April 24, 2019
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The monetary jurisdiction of Small Claims Courts has been increased from R15,000 to R20,000 from 1 April 2019. Not all claims can be pursued in a Small Claims Court – […]
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
January 20, 2016
Published by DKVG at January 20, 2016
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One must be careful when drafting and signing an Antenuptial Contract. Aside from ensuring that the contents is all correct, one must also ensure that all the necessary provisions are […]
August 25, 2015
Published by DKVG at August 25, 2015
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Click here for Afrikaans Article In this article, we examine whether contracts entered online by minors, using their parents’ credit cards, are legally binding in the specific context of social […]