Unlawfully evicted?
Because the landlord has evicted you without first getting a court order, you need to bring what is called a “spoliation” application to be allowed
March 1, 2017
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Warrant for your arrest
If you ignored a summons requiring you to appear in court for failing to pay a traffic fine, the court may issue a warrant for
February 27, 2017
AARTO traffic fines
Traffic fines under Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, No. 46 of 1998 (AARTO), currently applicable to Tshwane and Johannesburg. Traffic offences set out
February 27, 2017
Fines issued in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act
After an infringement is captured on camera, within 30 days, a notice of offence under Section 341 of the Criminal Procedure Act must be generated
February 27, 2017
If I am married in community of property, what can I leave in my will?
A client asked: What are the implications when folks get married in community of property after a property was purchased in any one’s name, draw
February 16, 2017
A grandparents’ duty to support their grandchild
Grandparents’ rights and responsibilities Intro: For many South Africans, grandparents are the backbone of the family, playing an important role in caring for and imparting
February 7, 2017
Must I amend my will after a divorce?
In the aftermath of a divorce, a person often forgets to amend his or her will. A bequest to your divorced spouse in your will,
February 6, 2017
What is a Polygraph Test?
Provided by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) WHAT IS POLYGRAPH TEST It is a test used to verify a person’s truthfulness and
January 13, 2017
Non compos mentis
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
January 13, 2017
Is An Enduring Power Of Attorney Binding In South Africa?
Does my mom’s power of attorney endure if she can’t manage her affairs? A person has full contractual capacity if he or she can conclude
January 11, 2017