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The Common Law Marriage in South Africa
28th February 2023 In South Africa, common law marriage (a term often attributed to cohabitation or life partnerships) refers to a union between two individuals who... →
Agricultural land: The struggle for subdivision
3rd February 2023 The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act regulates the subdivision of agricultural land in South Africa 70 of 1970 (hereafter "the Act"), which was... →
The validity of verbal contracts
2nd February 2023 Verbal agreements in South Africa are as binding as contracts as written ones. However, one must prove that there is in fact a valid agreement in... →
Unpacking the Contempt of Court process
1st February 2023 Many litigants often find that getting recourse at Court only partially resolves all issues between them. It usually calls for referring the matter... →
Overworked and Underpaid
9th January 2023 The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (“the Act”) governs the timeframes that employees earning under the earning threshold can be... →
Online Witness - Credibility
9th January 2023 A pandemic that changed how we do life and business brought many challenges in all sectors, primarily how we work and conduct ourselves in the... →
Choosing the correct dispute resolution method for your business
9th January 2023 Electing the most appropriate method of resolving disputes may be the difference between your business surviving this challenge or failing. In... →
Legislative framework around unfair discrimination in the workplace
30th November 2022 The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended by Act 47 of 2003 (“the Act”), is a piece of legislation primarily aimed at tackling, and... →
