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The legal taboos of tobacco

The South African law is constantly tightening up on ways to stop smokers from lighting up.

18 February 2019 | 2 minute read

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Deceased estates and the law

Death is a difficult and emotional subject to handle. While we can’t take away the pain, we can make the experience a little easier by helping you prepare for the practical realities that need to be in place.

18 February 2019 | 2.21 minute read

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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 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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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

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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

Do you deserve a holiday or bonus?

4 things you need to know about bonuses and annual leave

27 November 2018 | 3 minute read

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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

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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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Guide to the 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.

11 May 2018 | 5 minute read

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UIF Bill Improvements

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Bill has been improved to allow those who lose their jobs to receive money for a longer period when they apply for unemployment benefits.

13 April 2018 | 1 minute read

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