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Legal&You Newsletter Q4 2019

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.
10 December 2019
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In this edition we highlight some of these benefits. You can view all of the benefits for here.
2 October 2019
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Family law

Child safety at school

Is your child safe at school?

For any parent, school safety must simply be a guarantee.
4 March 2020 | 2 minute read
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Keeping Holidays Happy After a Divorce

Holidays are often associated with spending special time with family. However, one of the main challenges after a divorce is how and where your children will spend their school holiday time between you and your ex-spouse
10 December 2019 | 2 minute read
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Law the ultimate protective parent

The Law is the ultimate protective parent

The role of a mother and father are understood in different ways by the diverse cultures and groups in our society; however, the family law in South Africa makes sure that at its core, mothers and fathers are treated equally and also given the responsibility to care correctly for their children.
11 June 2019 | 6 minute read
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Labour law

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Family comes first

When you are caught between your baby and your boss, remember that maternity leave laws make sure you do not have to choose. Family comes first and your job is legally protected throughout.
3 March 2020 | 3 minute read
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The Legal and Tax Side to Mental Health

If you have experienced mental health problems that are very severe, you might need to take disability leave, or even have to leave your job completely.
10 December 2019 | 1 minute read
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Dom workers Feature

Domestic worker employment contract

The requirement to have a contract of employment with your Domestic Helper, holds more advantages for you as the Employer than you could imagine.
1 August 2019
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Civil law

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The rules of the road

Legal&Tax’s guide to help you rev up your knowledge of how the law helps protect your rights when it comes to vehicles and driving.
26 September 2019 | 10 minute read
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Agreement for the-sale of a motor vehicle

Buying or selling a car privately? Protect yourself with our free legal agreement for the sale of vehicle.
1 August 2019
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Interest rates and debt management

Acknowledgment of Debt

A Debt Acknowledgment Form contains the names of the two parties, the amount of money owed, an acknowledgment that there are no defences to the money owed, and a date certain by which the money will be paid back.
1 August 2019
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Criminal law

Pulled over by the police

​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.
11 December 2019
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Coronavirus

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What the Coronavirus scare means for you and your family

Switch on the TV; listen to the radio or read the news and you will be hit with fear. The coronavirus is spreading around the world and claiming lives.
4 March 2020 | 3 minute read
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Disease

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Is low-cost private medical cover a thing of the past?

Recently, it was announced that medical aids might no longer be allowed to offer low-cost benefit options for people who cannot afford to pay for full medical aid cover.
3 March 2020 | 1 minute read
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HIV / AIDS

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Be blood (ubuntu) brothers & sisters

Every few seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood. This is the message from the World Health Organisation ahead of World Blood Donor Day which is remembered around the globe every year on 14 June.
11 June 2019
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Medicine

Flu Article

Stop flu from infecting you!

Legal&Tax’s medical experts are here to inform you about the key facts of flu and how to help prevent you and your family from getting sick this season.
11 July 2019 | 4 minute read
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Vaccinations Article

Be Part of the Vacin-Nation

20 May 2019 | 3 minute read
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Funeral planning

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How to write a meaningful eulogy

A eulogy is the speech that is given at a funeral. Although this is a very sad time, a eulogy will acknowledge not just the tragedy of the person’s passing but will also pay tribute to the life that they have lived and the love that they have inspired.
4 March 2020 | 5 minute read
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Dealing with Death and Grief

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.
9 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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Preparing for the death of a parent

Imagining life without your parents is tough, but as they grow older, losing your mom and dad becomes a hard fact you have to face
27 September 2019 | 3 minute read
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Estate planning

Funeral cover planning

The Final Cost: Financing a Funeral

Legal&Tax’s Funeral Plan can be a caring companion at this time of pain. Instead of tying its members down into specific service providers, Legal&Tax pays out in cash immediately.
11 June 2019 | 4 minute read
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Tax

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Budget 2020 highlights

A breakdown of highlights from the most recent budget speech
2 March 2020 | 2 minute read
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Money on the global move

If you are wanting to send move your money outside of South Africa, this is called investing abroad. This process has very strict rules that you must follow or you will be breaking the law.
25 September 2019 | 3 minute read
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Helping Eachother

Tax for Gogo and Gramps

There are very important financial and tax factors to keep in mind when approaching retirement, and thereafter.
25 September 2019 | 2 minute read
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Debt

Credit Scores Article

Open Doors With Good Credit Scores

Before you commit to credit, you need to make sure that you can pay back this money in a responsible way.
31 July 2019 | 2.30 minute read
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Debt

Debt Counselling:

Did you know that almost half of South Africans are in debt and struggling to pay it back?
11 June 2019 | 2.30 minute read
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Budgeting

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HOW TO BE BLACK FRIDAY #WINNING

The buzz around Black Friday is building – and while there are certainly chances to get some good bargains – you also need to be careful not to slip into overspending or be duped by dodgy deals.
20 November 2019
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Constitutional law

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Voting allows democracy to win

Voting allows democracy to win. Assert your democratic right and make your mark.
5 May 2019
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Education

Kids At School Desks

Parktown school’s tragedy

The recent tragedy in which 13-year-old Enoch Mpianzi died during a Grade 8 orientation school camp for Parktown Boy’s High has sent shockwaves across South Africa.
23 January 2020 | 5 minute read
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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.
11 June 2019 | 3 minute read
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Allergies

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When Spring brings on the Sniffles

Spring is here and while we all dream of spending time outdoors, enjoying fresh air and beautiful flowers, this time of the year also marks the beginning of ‘Allergy Season’.
20 September 2019 | 5 minute read
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NHI

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Unpacking NHI

What does universal health coverage mean for the man on the street
25 September 2019 | 2 minute read
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Substance abuse

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When the Party is Over

While the festive season often becomes the reason to party and have a drink or two, there is a darker side to indulging in alcohol and other dangerous substances. Brain damage, strokes, bleeding in the throat, a loss of breath, heart disease, liver failure, stomach and intestinal cancer and ulcers, impotence and infertility, osteoporosis…and death. These are some of the terrifying effects that alcohol and drugs can have on your body.
9 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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The impact of alcohol and drug abuse

Substance abuse has long term side effects, that will impact you and those around you
9 December 2019 | 1 minute read
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The harmful effects of alcohol abuse

Understand how alcohol impacts on your body
9 December 2019 | 1 minute read
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Suncare

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When Heatstroke Hits

Summertime and sunshine are two of South African’s favourite things. However, too much heat can be very dangerous to your health. One of the dangers is that you can get heatstroke. This is an extremely dangerous medical condition.
9 December 2019 | 2 minute read
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Safety First when it Comes to the Summer Sun

Having fun in the sun is everyone’s main wish when summertime arrives. Indeed, we need to get some sunshine in order to create Vitamin D and for other health benefits. However, too much time spent in the sun can be very dangerous to your health. Therefore you must make sure that you protect yourself very carefully from its effects.
9 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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Mental health

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When your Holiday Does Not Feel Jolly

Often when we look at Hollywood versions of holiday time, we see a picture of happiness, warmth, and lots of quality time with friend and family. However, for many this is not the reality. In fact, for many people the holiday time can be very lonely.
10 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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It’s important to Open Up about Mental Health

Mental health is linked to the idea of psychological wellbeing. This means that you have a sense of stable and positive emotions and good interactions with other people. When your mental health is in order, you are able to cope with different situations, including those that are stressful. You are also able to make calm and careful choices. However, there can be times that you experience mental health problems.
9 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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Consumer protection

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Legally Smart Shopping Will Reap Rewards

Holiday time often means shopping time! However, before the bargain-hunting bug hits, read Legal&Tax’s guide to smart spending (and hopefully a little bit of saving too!)
10 December 2019 | 6 minute read
How to guide

I wish I learnt that in school

How to accumulate your leave

A self-help guide to the CCMA

Every employee has the right fair treatment, and should not to be unfairly dismissed or subjected to unfair labour practice.
18 June 2019 | 6 minute read minute read
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67 ways we are your companion

Dismissal

Be sharp at work

Your guide to dismissal, put together by your lawyers.
1 August 2019
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Funeral cover and plans

Funeral Customs across the Country

South Africa has a fascinating mix of cultures and religions. As we enjoy a democratic society where we are free to mix and mingle amongst each other, we might also experience lifestyles and practices very different to our own.
30 July 2019 | 4 minute read
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Workers Day Article 2019

Making Labour Law Work for you

Now that we enjoy living in a democracy, the law is designed to make sure that workers have rights and are treated equally. We call the different laws that deal with work, labour laws. The key law for the workplace is the Labour Relations Act (LRA). The purpose of the act is to ensure economic development, in the interest of society, democracy and peace.
30 April 2019 | 5 minute read
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