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Family law

Matters of Love

Legal&Tax discuss matters of love and the law.

19 February 2018 | 13 minute read

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The right to be a dad

When it comes to unmarried and divorced fathers, many people still believe that they have limited rights to their children. However, this is no longer the case. Let’s take a closer look at the rights that unmarried or divorced fathers are entitled to in South Africa.

14 June 2016

Article

Labour law

How to handle disciplinary action

Disciplinary action refers to steps that are taken, if it is believed that you have broken the rules for how to behave at work.

17 February 2019

How to guide

New job, new you

10 tips to help you get on the right side of the law, right from the start of a new job

17 February 2019 | 1 minute read

Article

Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Sometimes, getting and keeping a job feels so difficult, that we forget that we have rights within the workplace. Luckily, the law is here to help make workplaces fair for all.

17 February 2019

How to guide

Civil law

Longer-term leasing

Getting ready to move into a new home, or rent your home out to somebody else. Longer-term leases are governed by the Rental Housing Tribunal Act and the Consumer Protection Act.

23 October 2018 | 1 minute read

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What to know when booking your holiday home

With holiday makers planning their end-of-year trips I take a look at your rights and responsibilities in terms of the Consumer Protection Act regarding booking and renting a holiday home, and should the need arise cancelling your booking.

23 October 2018 | 2 minute read

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Your rights when stopped at a roadblock

It’s important that you are aware of your rights when stopped at a roadblock. Legal advisor, Natasha Ngwerume summarised what you need to know.

23 October 2018 | 1 minute read

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Criminal law

The High and Low of Cannabis

On 18 September 2018, the Constitutional Court unanimously confirmed the Cape High Court judgment that personal use of cannabis is not a criminal offence.

22 November 2018

Article

Sexual Harassment

Our Legal&Tax experts shed some light on this topic. Watch this video to learn more.

20 November 2017 | 8 minute read

Video

Your rights on the road

As the Festive Season kicks off, it’s great to see more and more Metro Police officers on the roads. For that reason, it’s important to know the fines you will pay for breaking the laws that govern the roads, as well as the laws that will get you arrested.

14 November 2016

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