How does the law affect you?
How does the law affect you? really useful links supplied bt the law Society of Kwa-zulu Natal, Many links are to external sites such as
May 9, 2014
YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
These articles relate to street law and the rights of individuals concerning day to day issues, such as being stopped at a roadblock, being arrested, etc.
Who to contact if you’re unhappy
There is nothing more frustrating than having hassles and disputes with a bank, lawyer, your medical aid or pension fund, and not being able to
May 9, 2014
The Firearms Control Act
This article deals with a few of the more important provisions of the Act which concern the ordinary citizen who possesses a firearm The Firearms
May 9, 2014
To Smoke or Not to Smoke
Is it OK for an employer to require its smoking staff only to smoke in a designated area at the back of the building. Normally
May 9, 2014
The Voetstoots Clause
What is the effect of a voetstoots clause in a Sale Contract on the discovery of undisclosed defects by the buyer on taking occupation of
May 9, 2014
Forget voetstoots
The voetstoots clause does not protect sellers who deliberately fail to disclose defects of which they are aware. Forget voetstoots Maya Fisher-French Published in Mail &
May 9, 2014
Donating your body to medical science or donating your organs
Have you thought about donating your body to medical science or donating your organs, on your death? Donating your body or any specific tissue thereof
May 9, 2014
Privacy law in a nutshell
Paul Jacobson describes when a person’s privacy is inviolate Source: Paul Jacobson of Jacobson Attorneys The primary law governing privacy law is the Bill of Rights
May 9, 2014
The workplace taboo – where there is smoke, there is a cigarette – or not?
Is smoking an ecigarette prohibited under the Tobacco Products Control Act of 1993 or the Amendment Act of 2008? Source – Johanette Rheeder. Published in www.labourguide.co.za Those
May 9, 2014
Jilted at the altar without a cent
Though in some countries an engagement between a man and a woman is merely a romantic and social event, in South Africa it involves a
May 9, 2014
Employee’s right to privacy and secrecy
Section 14 of our Constitution provides that everyone has the right to privacy Section 14 of our Constitution provides that: Everyone has the right to
May 9, 2014
Employer access vs. Employee privacy
To what extent may an employer obtain and use a variety of “private” employee information, such as medical and financial records, search employee work stations,
May 9, 2014