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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.

June 16th marks the extraordinary sacrifice that the students of the Soweto Uprising in 1976 made in protesting against their apartheid oppression.

In this edition we highlight some of these benefits. You can view all of the benefits for here.

Death is a hard reality and to lose a loved one can leave you experiencing great emotional pain. It is completely normal to find yourself reacting in a variety of ways and to find that your emotions keep switching, as you try and cope with this trauma.

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

Welcome to the final edition of Legal&You for the year Thank you for your support over the last year. As we approach the festive season, we have had time to reflect on our mission to be your companion. That means that with Legal&Tax you are not alone. We are here for you through every step of your life.

I am divorced and co-parenting. What happens to my children during the lockdown?

When you're gone, you can alleviate the burden and stress on your loved ones by putting together a "red file" (also known as a death file) which will house all your valuable information needed to carry out your funeral as well as to settle your estate.

Bullying can cause mental, emotional and physical harm to your child. Here's how can prevent your child from becoming a victim or victimising others.

Your estate and bank accounts can be frozen for a long time after your death. Here's how you can help your family pick up the pieces and have enough funds to live on.

Leaving behind a life insurance policy, writing a Will and setting up a Trust provides financial support and protection for your children in the event of your death.

Going to court is costly, time-consuming and should be the last resort. We show you ways to resolve disputes without having to go to court.

As the COVID-19 pandemic ran rampant in our society, a second pandemic of domestic violence filled the homes of innocent women. Learn more about gender-based violence cases during lockdown in South Africa and the proactive steps you can take to ensure your and your loved one’s safety.

We discuss the legal aspects of human remains and the rules in relation to all matters related to the disposal of dead bodies

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.

Whether it’s ANCs, POAs, CAs, your LWT, or yet another string of letters you’ve never heard of, there can be a pile of paperwork that goes into joining your life with someone else’s. Whether you are thinking marriage and all its available forms in SA, or if you would prefer to live together without getting the government involved, or even if you are already married and looking at the ultimate bond, we are here to help you find the right agreement for you.

May is Workers' Month, a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our nation's workforce. At Legal&Tax, we're proud to support workers and their families by providing valuable information and resources to help them thrive. In this special Workers' Month edition of our newsletter, we're highlighting some of our most popular articles on topics that matter to workers.

You’ve tried your best. You’ve done what you can. Sometimes, it is just not going to work. It’s time to get divorced and choose a new path and a new life.