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Honouring Your Legacy: Wills and Heritage

In South Africa, cultural heritage is a cornerstone of personal identity. As diverse traditions and beliefs shape our lives, preserving this heritage is key to our legacy. Drafting a legally sound Will is one of the most effective ways to ensure that your cultural values and assets are passed down according to your wishes.
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Legal Understanding Womens Legal Rights in South Africa Feature

Understanding Women's Legal Rights in South Africa

South Africa has made significant strides towards gender equality, ensuring women's rights are protected and promoted across various spheres of life.
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Legal POA 2023 Feature

ANCs, POAs, and the other acronyms of true love

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.
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Labour law

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June 16th: Commemorating the Soweto Uprising and Reflecting on the Right to Education in South Africa

As we commemorate Youth Day and remember the Soweto Uprising we discuss how the law and education intersect
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Dom workers Feature

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.
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What should be in your employment contract?

Employment contract. #IWishILearntThatInSchool – Part of our series supporting the youth. When reading your employment contract, these are things you should look for. Access other #IWishILearntThatInSchool articles and videos https://bit.ly/3x2zICR With Legal&Tax you’re not alone. Auth FSP
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Civil law

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Why My AI Lawyer is changing the face of legal advice

My AI Lawyer is making legal services more accessible and affordable, right here in South Africa where access to justice is still one of our biggest issues.
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Working, loving & living in SA

The 24th of September is a special day to us all. After Freedom Day, it’s our most widely appreciated and celebrated public holiday because it represents what was once used to divide us, and how we have turned it around into what makes us stronger, together. In all our races, cultures, beliefs and traditions, we can kick back and celebrate our heritage.
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Medicine

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The Right to Medical Advice

Knowledge can mean the difference between life and death. One needs to be able to ask for help, from the qualified professionals who can give us this advice, safely.
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Pain

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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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Funeral planning

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Avoid funeral cover scams

Funeral policies are there to help soothe the grief of a final goodbye to a loved one. When policies are not what was advertised, it adds to the pain. This month, we outline how you can check that your funeral policy is not a scam.
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Accidental Death and Road accidents

As many of us are gearing up to go home and away, we need to talk about road safety. We all know that the roads are actually a dangerous place, but we don’t always remember that while we’re walking or driving.
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Why you are never too young or too old to plan ahead

In South Africa’s bustling streets, where vibrant cultures intersect, there lies a profound truth that transcends the bounds of time and tradition: the inevitability of death. While the topic may seem morbid or uncomfortable, forward-thinking individuals are increasingly recognizing the importance of early funeral planning as a means to embrace their mortality and experience a newfound sense of vitality.
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Estate planning

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Death & Taxes

Understanding Estate Tax in South Africa: A Comprehensive Guide and What to Expect as a Beneficiary
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Burial or Bling?

From mushrooms to diamonds, here are five weird and wonderful ways to spend eternity.
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Last Rights

Not a lot really. While legally your own rights will no longer exist, there are the rights of those left behind, and the courtesies that we extend to them during their grief.
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Constitutional law

Oh SA, fairest of them all

Tired of all the negativity? Five reasons why the South African Constitution is an international champion.
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Legal Rights are only half of it 2023 Feature

Bill of Responsibilities

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it” ~ Pirke Avot
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constitution of south africa

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.
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Education

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Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Testing

The greatest lesson we never learnt at school was how much we will have to learn on our own. From Grade One to Matric, we can’t wait “to be done with school”. Ha. Tell us another one.
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Legal The Future of Work Feature

The Future of Work

This article discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the future of work in South Africa on Workers Day, including high unemployment rates and the impact of automation on the labour market. It emphasises the importance of investing in upskilling programs to prepare the workforce for the demands of the 21st century.
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What is gross misconduct

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.
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Grief

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What happens to you if no one claims your body?

The hardest day of your life will be the day that you admit that you cannot afford to say goodbye to the people who mattered most.
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Consumer protection

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Winter Safety Guidelines: Ensuring Your Safety and Comfort

As Winter arrives in South Africa, it's crucial to prioritize safety and comfort. This article provides important guidelines for choosing the right heating options, such as paraffin and LPG, while emphasising the need to adhere to safety regulations. It also offers tips for safely using paraffin and handling LPG cylinders. Additionally, the article discusses responsible practices for open fires, including selecting appropriate materials and maintaining a safe distance from flammable objects. By following these guidelines, readers can ensure their well-being during the colder months.
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Property

The rights and costs of purchaing property

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.
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Workplace law

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Why it’s important to read your employment contract

#IWishILearntThatInSchool - Part of our series supporting the youth. We explain the impact of not reading or understanding your employment contract in 39 seconds
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How to accumulate your leave

How to accumulate leave and when you can apply

In this article, we will be exploring all the different types of leave and when you have the right to apply
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Family&Freedom

Protecting your Right to Parent your children

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
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Workers News Hub

Good news! The quest for employment continues.

You would be forgiven for thinking that might be a bleak intro to an article on employment, but bear with us. The road goes up and down, and we cannot lose faith in tomorrow.
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Template agreements

Last will and testament

Joint Last Will and 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.
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AI Lawyer

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Anti-Scam AI

We have put together this list of common scams and the best way to use our AI Lawyer to protect yourself against anything that might try to ask for personal details or actual money.
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