LAW ARTICLES
We publish various law articles here from time to time in regard to our areas of specialisation for informational purposes only.
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Fruit of the Poisonous Tree & the Exclusionary Rule
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Exclusionary Rule: What is the meaning of “Fruit of the Poisonous Tree” in Criminal Proceedings? Why is Section 35(5) a fundamental constitutional right...
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Aarto Amendment Act 4 of 2019 – Demerit System & Motorists Rights
The AARTO Amendment Act 4 of 2019 - how the Demerit System may impact South African motorists? Important amendments to the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act 46...
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Restraint of Trade
RESTRAINT OF TRADE versus PUBLIC INTEREST? IS THIS THE TRUE QUESTION? RESTRAINT OF TRADE IN SOUTH AFRICAN LAW… AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST? In essence, a restraint of trade...
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Revenge Porn South Africa
REVENGE PORN IN SOUTH AFRICA - LATEST CYBER SCOURGE “Revenge Porn”, the new Social Media Pandemic? Upcoming law in South Africa. Law reform in the USA and UK...
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Property Practitioners
PROPERTY PRACTITIONERS ACT 22 OF 2019 NEW ‘property practitioners’ laws for SA - is it worth the paper it is written on? The ‘new’ Property Practitioner’s Act 22 of...
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Parenting Plans Done Easy
Parenting Plans – seek engagement of an expert attorney for common sense approach A parenting plan is a useful collaborative contract in regard to the parenting arrangements agreed...
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Parenting Plan Basics
The Parenting Plan basics - in collaboration with an expert attorney A parenting plan is modern, useful method of enabling parents who experience difficulties to manage the rearing...
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Criminal Law Scheduled Offences
Criminal Law Scheduled Offences in South Africa Criminal Law - Extract of scheduled Criminal law offences in South Africa NO MORE TATTOED TEARDROPS™ BAILME...
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Bail Applications Attorneys
BAIL APPLICATIONS BAILME DEFENDME SAVEME™ NO MORE TATTOED TEARDROPS™ We receive numerous calls daily in regard to bail applications services, thus we furnish this brief article to assist the...
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Suretyship Contracts
Suretyship contracts – requirements and consequences We are receiving numerous calls for assistance with suretyship contracts. This trend may be in light of the Covid-19 times and the...
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Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984
A marriage concluded out of community of property with an antenuptial contract by which community of property as well as community of profit and loss is excluded is...
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The Marriage Act 25 of 1961
The Act provides for the consolidation and amendment of the laws relating to the solemnization of marriage and matters incidental thereto. Section 1 Definitions – “marriage officer” – any...
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Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002
The purpose of the Act is to regulate the prescription of and harmonize the periods of prescription of debts for which certain organs of state are liable. Furthermore,...
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Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998
The purpose of the Act is to, inter alia: Provide for the protection of housing consumers; Provide for the establishment of the National Home Builders Registration Council. The...
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The Films and Publications Act No 65 of 1996
The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 (“the Act”) was enacted to provide for the regulation and control of certain films and publications by means of a...
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Drugs and Drug Trafficking
Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992 The purpose of the Act is to, inter alia, provide for the prohibition of: the use; or possession; or dealing...
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Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998
The purpose of this act is to provide for the issuing of protection orders with regards to domestic violence and for matters connected thereto. This Act recognise that...
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Divorce Act 70 of 1979
“Divorce Action” means an action by which a decree of divorce or other relief in connection thereto is applied for, and includes an application pendente lite for an...
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Conventional Penalties Act 15 of 1962
The Act provides that any penalty stipulations in a contract shall be enforceable, in the event of breach of the contract, in any competent court. The penalty may...
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Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
The Act was signed into law on 24 April 2009. Chapters 1,5 and section 120 became into operation on 24 April 2010. The Act came into operation on...
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The Civil Union Act 17 of 2006
The purpose of this Act is for solemnization of all civil unions by either a marriage or civil partnership, the legal consequences of civil unions and to provide...
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The Children’s Act 38 of 2005
The Act also creates the State’s responsibility to respect, protect, promote and fulfill the child’s Constitutional rights and the rights protected by International Human Rights instruments. Children should...
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The Bill of Rights to the Constitution of South Africa
This Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa. It enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of...
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Banks Act 94 of 1990
The Act, which has been amended on numerous occasions consists of nine chapters and various regulations thereto, and is the primary legislation governing the regulation and supervision of...
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