Legal&You Newsletter Q2 2020
Legal&You Newsletter Q2 2020
With Legal&Tax you're not alone
The outbreak of a global pandemic and subsequent lockdown has seen life as we know it change in ways we could not have imagined six months ago. Yet I am so uplifted by how ordinary South Africans have shown such resilience and companionship. We have seen many everyday heroes emerge, like the nurses who catch a taxi before dawn, to work a 20-hour day in the most uncomfortable personal protective equipment… and there are thousands of people like this saving lives. You may not wear a cape, but you are a hero. Thank you!
Benjy Porter - CEO
5 August 2020 | 22 minute readI am proud to share that Legal&Tax have remained 100% operational from the very first day of the lockdown, having taken measures to protect our staff and support our clients. We have even managed to improve on many of our service levels, paying out a funeral claim just one hour after all of the documents were submitted to us! We have also launched some very innovative new services to assist you in these tough times - read more about those in the &More section at the end of this newsletter.
Our team has been hard at work putting together information that will help you stay safe, and guide you through the lockdown. I hope you find it useful.
Enjoy this edition,
Benjy Porter
CEO
What to do if you can’t pay your rent
Do you have a right to stop paying rent under the lockdown? What are your options if you cannot commit to your rent obligations according to your lease agreement? How to raise this with your landlord. We unpack your options.
Watch video | 3 min video
The rental housing tribunal
Are you a landlord or tenant? If so, it is vital to understand the role and function of the rental housing tribunal.
Read more| 4 min reading time
Funerals in the time of COVID-19
The lockdown and rules regarding funerals have meant that many people have had to balance adhering to the law and practicing their cultural traditions.
Read more | 2 min reading time
Answering your questions about the Covid-19 Coronavirus
We have received many questions from our members, and took some time out with Dr Avron Urison to help debunk the myths and understand the facts related to COVID-19
Watch videos | 9 videos - 5 to 7 minutes eac
Understanding credit life insurance
If you are struggling with financial distress at the moment and are unable to make loan repayments you may have the ability to cover your debts if you are retrenched or due to other life events. Alternatively you need to approach your bank to make alternative payment arrangements. We unpack your options.
Watch video| 3 min video
Unpacking the emergency budget speech
On 24 June the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, released a supplementary budget detailing the adjustments to the national budget in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Johan Swart, Legal&Tax Head of Tax released a short video unpacking the emergency budget and what can you expect the impact on your personal taxes be. In case you missed it we are sharing it here again.
Watch video | 5 min video
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