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In South Africa, rental laws are put in place to protect both landlords and tenants. However, landlords who are not aware of the laws may try to increase the rent in an unlawful manner.
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The cost of getting divorced in South Africa can vary depending on the circumstances of the divorce, such as whether it is a contested or uncontested divorce, and whether the parties use a lawyer or represent themselves.
In this article, our family law attorneys in Cape Town discuss the types of divorce and what they may cost.
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.
When drafting a Will in South Africa, it is vital that it meets all of the requirements set out by the Will Act 7 of 1953 (“The Act”).
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.
In South Africa, all of your assets and liabilities will be placed in an estate upon death. If you have a valid will, this will determine how your estate will be divided.
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.
First and foremost, after a Natural Disaster, when safe to do so, one should return to place of residence to assess the damage.
Although verbal agreements are as legally binding and enforceable as any written agreement, the issue presents itself when trying to prove the existence of the said agreement.
Drinking and driving in South Africa is a serious offense. No one is allowed to drive or even occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle on a public road when over the limit legally set out by each province.
Drunk driving penalties are regulated by Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1998.
In this article, our attorneys explain the process and consequences.
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