WHAT IS CIVIL LITIGATION?

WHAT IS CIVIL LITIGATION?

Civil litigation in South Africa refers to the legal process of resolving disputes between individuals, organizations, or entities through the court system. It involves non-criminal matters, typically related to private rights and obligations. Civil ...

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WHY DO YOU NEED A WRITTEN CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT?

WHY DO YOU NEED A WRITTEN CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT?

In South Africa, having a contract is essential for several key reasons: 1. Legal Protection and Enforceability A contract provides legal protection for both parties involved. It outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement, ensuring that both ...

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IMPORTANCE OF LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

IMPORTANCE OF LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that outlines how a person’s assets, property, and affairs should be handled after their death. It is an essential tool for estate planning, ensuring that a person’s wishes are respected and that th...

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PAYING ADMISSION OF GUILT FINE IS AN INVISIBLE SHACKLE

PAYING ADMISSION OF GUILT FINE IS AN INVISIBLE SHACKLE

“SHORT TERMS SOLUTION, LONG TERM BOTHERATION” 1. WHAT ARE ADMISSIONS OF GUILT FINES? The South African Police Service (SAPS) may give an individual, who has been arrested on suspicion of a less grave offence, to choose to pay an admission of guilt fi...

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REALITY OF DIVORCE: UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL PROCESS

REALITY OF DIVORCE: UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL PROCESS

“Love, the quest; marriage, the conquest; divorce, the inquest” (quote by Helen Rowland)    In South Africa, the statistics of divorce is increasing.  This is a reality.  Divorce has emotional and financial implications which are exc...

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BUSINESS ENTITIES AND COMPANY LAW – THE BASICS!

BUSINESS ENTITIES AND COMPANY LAW – THE BASICS!

“No individual or company, no matter how large or how profitable, is above the law” (quote by Eric Holder). Company law in South Africa has not been comprehensively arranged in a decree. Accordingly, the two pivotal fundamentals of South African comp...

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