DIVORCE ACT 70 OF 1979

DIVORCE ACT 70 OF 1979

Divorce Act 70 of 1979-To amend the law relating to divorce and to provide for incidental matters. Section 1 deals with definitions – “Divorce Action” means an action by which a decree of divorce or other relief in connection thereto is applied for, and includes an...
CONVENTIONAL PENALTIES ACT 15 OF 1962

CONVENTIONAL PENALTIES ACT 15 OF 1962

The purpose of the Conventional Penalties Act 15 of 1962 is to, inter alia: Provide for the enforceability of penalty stipulations in contracts including stipulations based on pre-estimates of damage (liquidated damages); Provide for the enforceability of forfeiture...
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 68 OF 2008

CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 68 OF 2008

The purpose of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 is to, inter alia: Promote a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services, To establish national norms and standards relating to consumer protection, To provide for improved...
THE CIVIL UNION ACT 17 OF 2006

THE CIVIL UNION ACT 17 OF 2006

The purpose of the Civil Union Act 17 of 2006 is for solemnization of all civil unions by either a marriage or civil partnership, the legal consequences of civil unions and to provide for matters incidental thereto. The Civil Union Act 17 of 2006 is according to the...
THE CHILDREN’S ACT 38 OF 2005

THE CHILDREN’S ACT 38 OF 2005

The purpose of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 is to: Protect children’s Constitutional rights, Set out principles for the care and protection of children, Define parental responsibilities and rights, Make provision for children’s courts, Provide for issuing of...