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What is the effect of divorce on a permanent resident permit?
A client asked: What is the effect of divorce on a permanent resident permit when a US citizen is married to a South African citizen
New Parental Leave Provisions
Editor’s note: the parental leave has changed in light of the recent judgement of Van Wyk and Others v The Minister of Employment and Labour,
Must divorcing parties attempt to mediate their dispute?
Mediation as a Dispute Resolution Mechanism Mediation assists both parties in working out arrangements for themselves and their children instead of handing over control of
Dog Bites – What are your rights?
When can you claim damages for patrimonial loss (expressed in money) from a dog owner if his dog bites you and injures you? Two Latin
Life insurance paid to trustee of insolvent estate and not to intended beneficiary
Mr Wentzel took out a life insurance policy with Discovery Life Limited (Discovery) insuring the life of his wife, whom he was married to in
Why SME’s need contracts.
Just like a person avoids drafting a will (because it’s a concession to mortality), some business owners avoid concluding contracts (with employees, suppliers, freelancers, etc.)
Noise – Know Your Rights As A Neighbour
Shakespeare said in The Tempest (2:2), “Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.” When we live side by side in high density complexes it’s inevitable
Some RICA provisions found to be unconstitutional
In the recent Pretoria High Court case of AMABHUNGANE CENTRE FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM NPC Judge Sutherland had to consider two discrete questions:- The first is
Understanding an Employee’s Right to Privacy
Whether you are an employer or you work for one, understanding an employee’s rights to privacy is important. This will help you to foster a