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Legal Human rights day Feature

Unity and Justice: Commemorating Human Rights Day

21 March marks a day of profound historical and moral significance in South Africa. Human Rights Day is not just a public holiday but a commemoration of the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, a pivotal moment that exposed the brutalities of apartheid to the world.
21 March 2024 | 3 minute read
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Human Rights: The How & Why

Ever wondered how your human rights work? Ever thought about whether or not your rights can be taken away from you? Or how we are going to workout the rights and responsibilities around AI? Answers to all of these fascinating questions are right here!
31 March 2023 | 30 minute read
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Legal Oh SA Feature

Oh SA, fairest of them all

Tired of all the negativity? Five reasons why the South African Constitution is an international champion.
31 March 2023 | 4 minute read
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Funeral Dead right Feature

Last Rights

Not a lot really. While legally your own rights will no longer exist, there are the rights of those left behind, and the courtesies that we extend to them during their grief.
24 February 2023 | 2 minute read
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Legal Rights are only half of it 2023 Feature

The Bill of Responsibilities

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it” ~ Pirke Avot
24 February 2023 | 3 minute read
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VAS A human right and the greatest gift of all 2023 Feature

Learning to love learning

Our constitution enshrines our right to education as one of the basic human rights. Internationally, it is protected under the Convention of rights of the child, because it is the most precious gift we can give. Not only does it keep on giving, but it can never be taken from you.
26 January 2023 | 4 minute read
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Legal Social Media law Feature

When Sharing isn't Caring

There was a time when it seemed like there were no consequences on the internet and that what happened online, stayed online. Not anymore. South Africa has joined the growing list of countries who are taking a stand on what their citizens get up to in cyberspace.
26 October 2022 | 4 minute read
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Trad ever after Feature

Customary Marriages Webinar: Traditionally Ever After

Are you thinking of marrying under customary law? Or do you still need to register your customary marriage with Home Affairs? Are you thinking of ending your customary marriage? Our admitted attorneys Paula Thekiso-Mahlangu and Vuyokazi Mpela answer all these questions and more in Part 1 of our Heritage & Culture webinar series.
21 September 2022 | 31 minute read
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Trad ever after Feature

Traditionally ever after

Many of us think long and hard about getting married, but not everyone thinks as carefully about what kind of marriage we are going choose. We look at some of the complexities facing young couples when they choose to get married today, both from a legal and a customary perspective.
25 August 2022 | 3 minute read
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POWA web feature

The POWA Care Pack

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) works to ensure the realisation of women’s rights and thereby improve women’s quality of life. POWA offer a safe haven for women and children who have escaped abuse and gender-based violence, and provide counselling and rehabilitation services to help make a lasting change in these women's lives. This downloadable resource guide is a portable companion that we have developed for POWA and everyone that needs a helping hand.
17 August 2022 | 2 minute read
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Rights to reality Feature

Making your rights a reality

We are deeply proud of the South African Constitution and everything it has achieved, and will continue to achieve as long as we are diligent in protecting our rights. We look at the different ways that every South African can protect themselves and their rights, with the correct guidance and support.
27 July 2022 | 5 minute read
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constitution of south africa

The constitution of the Republic of South Africa and how it protects the human rights of the individual

Constitutional Supremacy is of the utmost importance. This in essence means that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. This article will specifically deal with how the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa safeguards our human rights.
24 February 2022 | 3 minute read
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Voting allows democracy to win

Voting allows democracy to win. Assert your democratic right and make your mark.
5 May 2019
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South African Rights

The Bill of Rights

South Africans can be proud to be part of a society that is built upon powerful principles of fairness and equality.
19 March 2019 | 4 minute read
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School Kids

School fees and the law

Although the value of education is priceless, the actual price tag on schooling can be a heavy burden on parents. Understand your rights when it comes to the paying of school fees and other related costs.
17 February 2019 | 3 minute read
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School Girl

School discipline and the law

What laws impact on how your child can be disciplined at school
17 February 2019 | 2 minute read
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