Can I change my child’s surname?
Q- I am divorced and remarried. My ex-husband has no contact with the minor children and I would like to change their surname to my
January 12, 2016
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Same-Sex Couples And Paternity Leave
The maternity leave options contemplated in terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (“the BCEA”) provide that: A mother has the right to
January 12, 2016
What happens if a usufructuary dies and she rented out the house during her lifetime?
What rights does the owner have to sell the house? What rights does the tenant enjoy? Here’s an example of a simple usufruct: I bequeath
December 1, 2015
WHAT IS THE LEGAL STATUS OF A (NIKAH) MUSLIM MARRIAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Source: Abdul Buckus buckusattorneys@gmail.com The legal status of (Nikah) Muslim marriages in South Africa is amongst the most frequently queried legal issues, which unfortunately still
November 27, 2015
When Should A Judge Recuse Himself?
Source Lexis Nexis This question arose in a decision heard in the High Court of Harare (that applies SA law) in the cae of Mangenje
November 24, 2015
The validity of a secret tape recording
Can I record a telephone discussion, without informing the person I’m speaking to? The relevant Act that applies in this instance is the Regulation of Interception
November 24, 2015
Enforcement of CCMA default awards New case law
CCMA certification of an award found to be ultra vires. The Labour Court recently considered the effect of the amendments to the LRA and in
November 20, 2015
Restraint of Trade Agreements – When can they be enforced?
Source: Lara Chidrawi, consultant: lara@bmalaw.co.za Restraint of Trade Agreements are valid until shown to be against public policy and therefore unreasonable and unenforceable. The employee
November 11, 2015
Early cancellation of a residential lease
A client asked me: “If a tenant is forced to live in intolerable conditions and is forced to move, is it the tenant’s right to
October 23, 2015
So, I have two bosses?
A worker, placed at a client by a labour broker, has two employers, once he has worked for the client for more than three months.
October 8, 2015