January 31, 2018
Landlords who have tenants that they believe are occupying their premises illegally may not forcefully remove such tenants. The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act […]
December 14, 2017
A major concern many parents have revolves around the existence of maintenance orders from a South African court which requires enforcement against a non-compliant person who resides in a foreign […]
December 14, 2017
Published by NVS at December 14, 2017
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Arrest is one of the lawful methods of securing the attendance of an accused person in court. It is also the most drastic method. Section 38 […]
December 14, 2017
The CSOSA came into operation on 7 October 2016. One of the main purposes of CSOSA is to provide for a mechanism that can facilitate dispute resolution for community schemes. […]
December 14, 2017
Published by NVS at December 14, 2017
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The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act is a piece of legislation to keep a close eye on. The POPI Act outlines how companies may collect, handle, store and discard […]
December 5, 2017
Published by NVS at December 5, 2017
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A restraint of trade is an agreement between an employer and an employee, or a provision in an employment contract that restricts an employee from being employed by a competitor […]
December 5, 2017
Are you recently divorced and a stay at home parent? Know your rights and get what you deserve! In South African law, section 7(2) of the Divorce Act deals with […]
December 5, 2017
Published by NVS at December 5, 2017
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If two parties have a dispute and conciliation fails, you may request to resolve the dispute by arbitration. At an arbitration hearing, a commissioner gives both parties an opportunity to fully state […]
December 5, 2017
If a person gives consent without acknowledging, understanding and considering their rights beforehand, is their consent legal and permissible in court? In eviction proceedings, it is questioned whether the granted […]