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.
Sale in execution must be ‘justifiable’ – ConCourt
Courts will in future be called on to determine whether the sale in execution of houses to settle debt is justifiable, the Constitutional Court ruled.
Any Chance Of Emancipation For The African Woman
In this case, involving succession to the whole of the estate of a deceased person who died intestate, the respondent (father of the deceased) opposed
When can you shoot to defend yourself?
Can you use lethal force to protect your property, and if so, when? South Africans are confused about how much force they can use in
Consumers ripped off by furniture stores
Millions of South African consumers who buy items on terms are being unwittingly ripped off by furniture companies – and there’s nothing they can do
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
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
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
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
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
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 &
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
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