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Gender Based Violence Bills And The Explanation Thereof
Gender-based violence has been described by the South African President as a second pandemic facing the country, and the legislative response to it has been ...
Understanding the Impact of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is a serious crime under South African law, and its impact on a survivor can be profound and long lasting. Beyond the immediate ...
Debt Collection Profile Process for Organisations in Johannesburg
Unpaid invoices are one of the most common cash-flow problems facing organisations in Johannesburg. When a debtor will not pay voluntarily, the lawful route to ...
What Is Power of Attorney (POA) in South Africa?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal authorisation by which one person, called the principal, gives another person, called the agent or attorney, the ...
Understanding Antenuptial Law in Johannesburg
Antenuptial law in Johannesburg governs the matrimonial property regime a couple will live under during their marriage. Before the wedding, each couple must choose between ...
Understanding the History of Human Rights in South Africa
South Africa’s human rights framework was not handed down from above. It was forged out of a long and often painful struggle against apartheid, a ...
Drug Possession Charges in South Africa | Legal Rights & Penalties Explained
Drug possession is one of the most common criminal charges in South Africa, and it carries penalties that can follow a person for the rest ...
Types of Bail in South Africa
Bail is the temporary release of an accused person from custody while their criminal case is still before the court. In South Africa, bail is ...