Does the estate of a deceased grandparent have an obligation to support a grandchild?
Phillipa Susan van Zyl NO v Getz (548/19) [2020] ZASCA 84 The mother of a child asked the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) for a
July 15, 2020
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POPIA Has Finally Arrived
Stay ahead of the curve and join Michalsons’ data protection programme today! The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (the “POPIA”) became effective on 1
July 9, 2020
CCMA’S Digital Case Referral and Application Platform
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has introduced a free digital platform for CCMA Users to refer conciliation and arbitration disputes and make
June 22, 2020
Arrear Maintenance – can a Parent’s Estate be Sequestrated due to Non-Payment of Maintenance?
By Sasha Goldstein The simple answer is yes. In a recent judgment handed down by Makaula J in the Eastern Cape High Court in the
June 22, 2020
Must a customary marriage be registered to be valid?
The short answer is NO: Failure to register a customary marriage does not affect the validity of that marriage. The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act
June 2, 2020
Continuing to work after a fixed-term contract ends
A fixed-term contract automatically ends on completion of a specified task or project, or on a fixed date. What is the status of an employee
June 2, 2020
Can a domestic worker return to work under Level 3?
Some snippets from recent amendments to the regulations. Can a domestic worker return to work under Level 3? The regulations state that they can’t, unless:
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 – Temporary measures in respect of entry into or exit from South Africa
The Home Affairs department has introduced temporary measures in respect of entry into or exit from South Africa for emergency medical attention for a life
May 22, 2020
Non Compos Mentis in The Time Of Covid-19
A client asked me if she could still act on a power of attorney that her mom signed in her favour now that her mom
May 20, 2020
Once-off movement of persons and goods allowed
In terms of a Gazette published on 14 May 2020, permissions have been granted to facilitate the once-off movement of persons and goods across provincial,
May 19, 2020