UNDERSTANDING MAINTENANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
UNDERSTANDING MAINTENANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
What Is Maintenance?
Maintenance is the legal responsibility to provide for someone’s basic needs—like food, clothing, housing, medical care, and education—when they can’t provide for themselves. This …
Defamation of character claims simplified
Defamation of character claims simplified
Along with the increasingly popular social media trends and disputes that accompany them, the need to understand defamation claims are also becoming essential. Social media is …
Brief overview of current position of Debt Review in SA
A consumer is placed under debt review when their financial position is severely constraint, to such an extent that they fail to meet their monthly obligations. The process of debt …
Read MoreLegal position of Co-Habitation in South Africa
Times are changing, and so are the view of people regarding marriage and relationships. While marriage may be chosen by many as a way of life, other people may opt …
Read MoreTraffic Offences in SA – a brief summary
A Brief summary with regards to Traffic Offences in South – Africa.
Traffic Offences are often confused/defined as small and meaningless offences by most road users, and therefore not much attention …
Prescription and what it means
Prescription is a term we hear so often, but what does it mean?
What does prescription mean?
Prescription can be explained as old debt/duties that have not been acknowledged over a period …
Read MoreMARRIAGE – The legal aspects
THE MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY ACT 88 OF 1984
Whether you are already married or if you intend getting married soon, it is important to know that this Act has a direct effect …
Deceased Estates and Wills – What you need to know
This brochure will inform you of the main features of the administration of a deceased estate, as well as the legal aspects involved.
It is advisable to consult an attorney to …
ROAD ACCIDENT FUND – Info you need to know
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a government-run insurance scheme operating in terms of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 (as amended). It is an organ of State …
Read MoreADMISSION OF GUILT FINES – What you need to know
What are admissions of guilt fines?
The South African Police Service (SAPS) may give a person, who has been arrested on suspicion of a less serious crime, an option to pay …