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How to Appeal a Criminal Conviction or Sentence in South Africa
To appeal a criminal conviction or sentence in South Africa, you must apply for leave to appeal to the court that convicted you, ordinarily within ...
How to Appeal or Challenge a Protection Order in South Africa
To challenge a protection order in South Africa, you either oppose the interim order at the return date hearing, apply to the court under section ...
What Are the 4 Elements of Fraud in South Africa?
The four elements of fraud in South African law are an act of misrepresentation, unlawfulness, intent to defraud, and prejudice or the potential for prejudice ...
The 10 Most Common Types of Fraud in South Africa
The most common types of fraud in South Africa are advance-fee scams, phishing and vishing, identity theft, investment and Ponzi schemes, romance scams, online marketplace ...
Employee Rights During a Disciplinary Hearing in South Africa
During a disciplinary hearing in South Africa you have the right to be told the allegations in advance, to prepare, to be assisted by a ...
How Much Does It Cost to Change Ownership of a House in South Africa?
Changing ownership of a house in South Africa typically costs the buyer about 8% to 12% of the purchase price in total, on top of ...
Who Qualifies for Spousal Maintenance in South Africa?
Any spouse with a need for financial support can qualify for spousal maintenance in South Africa, provided the other spouse has the means to pay. ...
Eviction Notice Letter to Tenant | Template & Guide for SA Landlords
An eviction notice letter is a written demand telling a tenant to remedy a breach of the lease or vacate the property by a specific ...
The Liquidation Process Step-by-Step in South Africa
Liquidation in South Africa is the legal process of winding up a company that cannot pay its debts: an order of court places the company ...