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2012-03-08
Threats of violence against witnesses, and the giving of evidence in camera
Strike action in South Africa is often violent. Evidence can be heard in camera
2012-03-08
Rights of Unmarried Fathers Secured
rights and responsibilities of unmarried fathers
2012-02-15
The Consumer Protection Act – Section 21 - Unsolicited Goods
Consumer protection Act
2012-01-05
Wills, Testators and Surviving Spouses
2011-10-20
COLLECTIVE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Collective disciplinary action in the work place
2011-09-20
REGISTRATION OF ATTORNEYS IN TERMS OF THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE (FIC) ACT
2011-09-19
Divorce Benefits from a Pension
The payment of divorce benefits from a pension
2011-07-18
The Employer's Right to a Lock-Out
An Employer may engage in locking out employees as a counter to a protected strike (defensive lock-out), or with a view of forcing employees to accept a final demand (offensive lock-out).
2011-07-18
The Admissibility of Evidence by Statement in a Disciplinary Hearing
it is possible to proceed with a disciplinary hearing on the basis of written statements in circumstances where the witnesses are too scared to testify
2011-07-13
THE CCMA'S JURISDICTION
Section 191(a) of the LRA confers the right to hear disputes turning on unfair dismissals and unfair labour practices, subject to such referrals being filed within the prescribed time frame, and being duly completed
2011-07-07
The use of Trusts as a safe haven for assets
2011-07-07
The Consumer Protection Act and Unfair Contractual Terms
Consumer Protection Act, Unfair Contractual Terms
2011-07-05
Estate Planning
2011-05-22
Executors in Deceased Estates
2011-05-14
The Consumer Protection Act - In a nutshell
The Consumer Protection Act, summary, in a nutshell
2011-05-12
LEASE AGREEMENTS AND THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
The Consumer Protection Act, lease agreement
2011-05-12
The Consumer Protection Act - Franchise Agreements
Consumer Protection Act, Franchise Agreements
2011-05-12
Trade Union Representation
A Trade Union does not have an automatic right of access to an employer's premises as there are certain criteria which must first be fulfilled in terms of the Labour Relations Act
2011-04-18
Appointment of Executors in Deceased estates
2011-04-14
The Companies Act - Directors
The Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008 has finally been signed into law. It is an almost complete re-draft of the existing 1973 Act, and it creates some fairly radical new law.
2011-04-06
Proposed Ammendments to various Labour bills
The Labour Department has published four Bills with a view of increasing the protection granted to employees in the employer – employee relationship.
2011-03-22
Spousal Maintenance
A consequence of marriage is that the reciprocal duty of support arises between husband and wife.
2011-03-22
The Reciprocal Duty of Support between Parents and their Children
The duty of support is reciprocal, both parents must support their child, according to their means
2011-03-14
Attesting Foreign Wills in Dubai
Attesting Foreign wills in Dubai
2011-03-12
The Maintenance of Surviving Spouses
The surviving spouse is accorded the right to claim maintenance from the estate of the first dying spouse
2011-02-24
Estates and Trusts– Budget 2011
2011-02-24
Maintenance - Attachment of Pension Benefits