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Family law

Love and the law

Love & the law webinar

We discuss cohabitation, common law marriage, marriage types, agreements and divorce.
15 February 2022
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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.
11 November 2021 | 4 minute read
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Child maintenance – the facts!

Every child is entitled to receive maintenance for their basic needs such as food, clothing, housing, education and health care.
15 September 2021
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Labour law

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Women and the law

The law protects and promotes the rights of women and gender equality. The law is a tool to end gender based violence, sexual harassment and discrimination against women. The law also offers women access to justice following victimisation.
3 September 2021 | 40 minute read
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Making Labour Law work for you

From basic work conditions to dealing with grievances and disputes. Your labour rights are explained in our webinar.
3 June 2021
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Sexual harassment in the workplace

We discuss the laws that protect you from sexual harassment at work and the process to follow when reporting this misconduct and lodging a complaint with your employer.
23 March 2021 | 4 minute read
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Civil law

Children's rights

Children's Rights

View our infographic for a breakdown of basic children's rights
4 February 2022
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Who can be a witness to a will?

Watch this video to find out who is competent to witness a will
25 October 2021
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Can you write your own will?

All you need to know about drafting your own will
25 October 2021
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Criminal law

Criminal law

Criminal law webinar

We discuss the various laws around drinking and driving, paying an admission of guilt fine, COVID-19 violations as well as police conduct.
2 November 2021
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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.
27 August 2021 | 4 minute read
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Funeral planning

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Frozen assets after death

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.
12 July 2021 | 4 minute read
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Estate planning

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Wills & Estates

Watch our webinar where Head of Legal Helpline, Michael Visser answers your frequently asked questions about wills and estates.
5 October 2021
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Funeral And Estate Planning

Is your estate in order?

Making sure you have a funeral plan that provides for a dignified burial may be the first step you take, but there is so much more to consider. These considerations must be stated in your last will and testament.
31 January 2021
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Tax

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2021 New Tax Legislation

Negligent non-compliance of all taxpayers has been criminalised.
6 May 2021 | 1 minute read
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Debt

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Legally Binding Webinar

We discuss contractual obligations, the debt collection process and how to avoid being blacklisted.
12 May 2021
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Home Repossession

We explain the foreclosure process and give you tips to help you save your home from repossession.
23 March 2021 | 3 minute read
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Property

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The A-Z of buying your first home

Buying a new home can be a challenging and complicated process without the correct guidance and expert advice. We've put together a step-by-step guide with all the requirements you should know.
23 March 2021 | 4 minute read
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Social security

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SASSA

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government entity responsible for distributing social grants to more than 16 million South Africans. Who is eligible for social security?
23 March 2021 | 4 minute read
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Money

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Dealing with fraud as a result of identity theft

We help you safeguard your personal information to prevent this criminal offence against you.
13 July 2021 | 4 minute read
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Small claims court

We show you a quick and easy way to resolve financial disputes.
13 July 2021 | 3 minute read
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Love & the law

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Cohabitation, engagement and the myth of the common law marriage

We debunk the notion that a couple living together for many years creates automatic legal rights and duties between them.
24 March 2021 | 5 minute read
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Workers News Hub

Avoid going to court

Steps to take to avoid going to court

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.
13 July 2021 | 4 minute read
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Law

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives an individual, called the agent or attorney-in-fact, the authority to take action on behalf of someone else, called the principal
7 January 2021
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