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Schedule of Offences in South Africa | Schedules 1 to 8 Explained
The Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 contains eight schedules of offences, each attached to different powers: Schedule 1 governs arrest without warrant, Schedules 5 ...
A Guide to Consumer Rights and Refund Rules in South Africa
South African consumers can return defective goods within six months of delivery and demand a repair, replacement, or refund under section 56 of the Consumer ...
How to Find a Will of a Deceased Person Online in South Africa
South Africa has no single public online database where you can search for any deceased person’s will. The official custodian is the Master of the ...
Theft Charges in South Africa | Penalties & Legal Guide
Theft in South Africa is the unlawful, intentional taking of property capable of being stolen, with the intention to permanently deprive the owner of it. ...
How to Get Guardianship of a Child in South Africa | Without Going to Court
Guardianship of a child in South Africa can be obtained without going to the High Court in two common situations: an unmarried father acquires full ...
RAF Claim Status Check Online | Simple Steps to Follow
You can check the status of a Road Accident Fund claim online using the RAF’s claim status portal with your South African ID number, or ...
What Are the Implications of Search & Seizure? | Criminal Procedure Act Explained
Search and seizure in South Africa is controlled by sections 20 to 22 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. In general, the police ...
Common Assault in South Africa | Punishment, Meaning & Penalties
Common assault in South Africa is the unlawful and intentional application of force to another person, or a threat of imminent force, without serious injury. ...
Culpable Homicide in South Africa | Meaning, Sentence & Legal Guide
Culpable homicide is the unlawful, negligent killing of another person. Unlike murder, it does not require intention to kill, only that a reasonable person would ...