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Legal & You July 2022
In our latest edition of Legal&You we shine a light on our nation's companions, domestic workers, and the laws that protect them, we discuss how to check if your funeral cover is through an authorised FSP, lastly we help you navigate through these colder months to keep the snacks to a minimum and your body healthy throughout. In honour of Mandela Day on 18 July we will be celebrating #67WaysWeAreYourCompanion.
1 July 2022 | 2 minute read
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Legal&You June 2022
In our latest Legal&You edition, we discuss the rights that protect you as a parent and the ways, even when you are divorced. We touch on funeral cover during natural disasters and we also look at ways we can help children that are diagnosed with Creche Syndrome. Finally, we show you the 'secret' formula that you can follow when saving to ultimately become a millioniare!
30 May 2022
Article
Family law
Protecting your Right to Parent
Every parent wants to make sure that their children are safe, nurtured and secure. Even if you are unmarried or divorced, the law is on your side when it comes to your rights as a parent. Let’s take a closer look at how the law helps protect your parenting rights
29 May 2022 | 3 minute read
Article
Labour law
Domestic workers, our nation’s companions.
The last few years have seen improvements made to the conditions of employment for South Africa's domestic workers. Our July article details everything a domestic worker's employment should include, to make sure that you are up to date and compliant.
30 June 2022 | 4 minute read
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Civil law
Disease
Medicine
Fitness
Funeral planning
Coping with death following a natural disaster
Natural disasters have recently left many South African families dealing with the loss of their loved ones and in the same breath, constrained financially. In this article, we help you look out for any exclusions that your funeral policy might have that could prevent pay out in these specific circumstances.
30 May 2022 | 3 minute read
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Tax
Debt
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Constitutional law
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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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
Article
Your Right to the access of HealthCare in South Africa
Access to health care is a basic human right. The right to health care can however be limited in certain instances, depending on the availability of resources. We discuss these points in further detail including if you have the right to refuse treatment
24 February 2022 | 4 minute read
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Education
A helping hand and a step up
So much has changed in our daily lives, it can be difficult to ensure that we are on top of everything and helping hand would make a huge difference. Especially when our kids need help with homework, it can be be the difference between them passing and failing, or even between a distinction and pass.
27 July 2022 | 4 minute read
Article
What is Gross Misconduct, and could it cost you your job?
There are varying degrees of issues you may face in the workplace that could lead to a difficult work environment, from incapacity to negligence and misconduct. This article will help you understand the differences between these infringements and how to approach disciplinary matters with our assistance.
27 April 2022 | 4 minute read
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Allergies
Getting to grips with ‘Creche Syndrome’
If you’ve recently, or are planning to place your child in a creche or day-care facility, you may have heard of ‘Creche Syndrome’. The colder Winter months which are now taking a firm grip can play havoc with your child’s health.
30 May 2022 | 2 minute read
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Your rights when purchasing a property - interest rates and insurance costs
Most of us dream of owning our own property, however, this is a costly endeavour and we may need to obtain a loan from a bank. We explain in this article your rights as a property owner and the two types of interest rates for such a loan as well as the various insurances involved in owning property.
24 March 2022 | 4 minute read
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Joint Will and Last Testament Template
A joint will is the will of two people contained in a single document. Typically, a husband and a wife will execute a joint will. Joint wills have various advantages and benefits depending on the aims and goals of the parties involved.
21 July 2022
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