Harassment in the Workplace.

Posted on 12/20/2022 11:53 AM By Donna Murray

Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct that results in the person feeling unsafe and fearing harm. Harm is defined as either physical, mental, or economic damage.

Harassment is recognized as unfair discrimination and is not legally tolerated in South Africa.

Do life partners qualify as spouses for intestate Succession?

Posted on 9/28/2022 2:00 PM By Donna Murray

Succession refers to the process that occurs after a person has passed away and their belongings are distributed between their living relatives. This can only occur if you have a valid Will and Testament when you die.

Unprotected Strike in South Africa - What's legal anymore?

Posted on 7/19/2022 4:51 PM By Donna Murray

In South Africa, we have the Constitutional Right to strike in terms of Section 23 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996.

Limitations may be placed on a constitutional right, in terms of Section 36, should the limitation be reasonable and justifiable in an open and democratic society based on dignity, freedom and equality.

Legal steps after a Natural Disaster

Posted on 5/24/2022 4:21 PM By Donna Murray

First and foremost, after a Natural Disaster, when safe to do so, one should return to place of residence to assess the damage.

What happens if you are served with a Criminal Court summons?

Posted on 12/31/2021 11:21 AM By Donna Murray

A Criminal Court summons is served in instances where there is no urgency, and the accused has a fixed address; if there is no reason for a prosecutor to assume that the accused may flee to avoid their attendance in court. The summons shall be served on the accused personally, or if they cannot be found, it may be served on a person over the age of 16, residing at the accused’s confirmed residence or place of business. The summons shall be served at least 14 days before the date determined for trial.

Consequences that business face if they are not POPIA compliant

Posted on 9/30/2021 2:44 PM By Donna Murray

The Protection of Personal Information Act No. 3 of 2013 (“the Act”) defines in its Chapter 11 and Section’s 100 – 106 items that qualify as being POPIA non-compliant.

What are the Legalities around Looting?

Posted on 7/31/2021 9:22 AM By Donna Murray

In South Africa, we have freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief, and opinion as stated in Section 15 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, and further provides for in Section 17, the right to peacefully assemble, unarmed to demonstrate, picket and to present petitions.