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Customary Marriages in South Africa – From Marriage to Divorce

Posted On December 29, 2023November 29, 2023 By Keegan
Customary Marriages in South Africa – From Marriage to Divorce

A customary marriage in South Africa is one that has been conducted in accordance with customary law. According to the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (Act), these types of marriages are valid. The purpose of the Act is to uphold the legitimacy of traditional marriages and the […]

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Confessions as evidence in South African law

Posted On December 21, 2023November 29, 2023 By Keegan
confesions and evidence

One of the most significant types of evidence in criminal justice systems around the world has traditionally been confessions. A confession is typically regarded as the strongest proof that a person has committed a crime. However, the validity of confessions has recently been called into question by psychological research. The anxiety […]

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Best interest of a child – Living with a parent abroad

Posted On December 12, 2023November 29, 2023 By Keegan
best interest of child

When parents are divorced or raising their children in a co-parenting arrangement, the best interests of the child (under the age of 18) are frequently in contention. The fact that many South Africans are moving (or “emigrating”) to other states and countries in search of better employment opportunities has made this […]

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Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace – Protecting the Employer

Posted On December 6, 2023December 8, 2023 By Keegan
alcohol and drugs in the workplace

Misuse of drugs or alcohol while performing job-related duties, consuming drugs or alcohol prior to starting work, with various excuses such as “it’s from the night before” or “it’s cough mixture.” This is a dilemma that employers encounter frequently – unfortunately. Occasionally, workers would “nip out to grab a quick one” […]

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  • CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL
  • ADMINISTRATION OF DECEASED ESTATES
  • NUISANCE
  • Medical Negligence
  • UNLAWFUL ARREST CLAIMS AGAINST AN ORGAN OF STATE / DEPARTMENT OF POLICE.
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • UNFAIR DISMISSAL
  • IS AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT LEGALLY BINDING ON THE EMPLOYER?
  • LIMITATIONS ON LAND OWNERS FROM THE EVICTION OF OCCUPIERS
  • MUNICIPALITIES AND INCORRECT BILLING AND DISCONNECTIONS – YOUR RIGHTS
  • Protection from unlawful dispossession of property
  • BENEFITS OF PENSION FUND PROTECTIONS
  • RESTRAINT OF TRADE
  • IMPORTANCE OF SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENTS
  • Judgements and credit checks
  • RESIGNATION AND ABSCONDMENT BY EMPLOYEES
  • Retrenchments
  • Recognition of customary marriages
  • MAINTENANCE AND PARENTAL RIGHTS
  • THE IMPORTANCE OF WILLS & TESTAMENTS
  • RETRENCHMENTS
  • CONTRACTS and DISPUTES
  • COMPANIES AND COMPANY REGISTRATIONS
  • BUSINESS RESCUE PROCEEDINGS
  • DIVORCE
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