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COVID-19: You cannot refuse isolation

If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you will be told to go into quarantine. This means you have to stay in isolation (in a space by yourself) and may not come into contact with other people.
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Lockdown living rules

Understanding some of the rules around the lockdown.
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Tobacco

The legal taboos of tobacco

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

You can apply for expungement of your criminal record provided you meet the criteria, allowing you to carry on with life without a criminal record being an obstruction to employment opportunities.
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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.
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Cannabis

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.
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​Do you feel unsafe when being pulled over by the police?

The South African Police Service (SAPS) or Metro Police have the right to pull over a car on the road and to search it. However, if you feel endangered, you are within your rights to ask the police officer to accompany you to the nearest police station to do the search.
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Crime stats and being a companion article

Your Companion, through the good and the bad

In this article, we give a brief overview of the latest crime stats, give guidance on reporting a crime, and obtaining a protection order. We also provide you with information on our services to assist you in dealing with emotional trauma and seeking medical advice and emergency medical response.
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Law

Anticipating Transformations

The legal landscape in South Africa has always been dynamic, responding to societal shifts, technological advancements, and legislative developments.
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Legal Go legit Feature

5 ways to get legit

These are the top five ways that you can make the law work for you and your future.
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Your rights and duties on the road

Everything you need to know about roadblocks and when you are being pulled over on the road by a traffic officer. Your rights and responsibilities as a motorist are explained to you.
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A rise in funeral insurance fraud due to the COVID-19 pandemic

You could take a financial hit if your insurance company raises your premium levels to counteract the cost of fraudulent claims.
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Legal Raise a Voice Against GBV Feature

Breaking the Silence

As we approach World Social Justice Day, it's crucial to shine a light on one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa: Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
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The shadow pandemic – Don’t be a victim, break the silence!

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.
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How AI-powered legal assistance is changing the game

AI-powered legal assistance is rapidly transforming the legal industry and making legal services more accessible and affordable. This article will highlight the benefits of AI technology in the legal industry and how your legal AI bot on WhatsApp is making a difference.
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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.
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We are young, we are free

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

Voting allows democracy to win. Assert your democratic right and make your mark.
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