By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative It was a blistering hot day with all children in tow as we set off to the best soft […]
Valentine’s Day often produces new fiancés. Our latest audio clip is relevant and dedicated (with many congratulatory wishes) to everyone contemplating marriage. If you do not want to get married in community of property, which means you share everything including past debts, please have a listen to our Mrs. Jolané van der Walt-Nieuwoudt share the […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative Seeing an elderly homeless lady on the street begging for scraps to eat from visibly irritated people caught my […]
Every time you apply for credit (let’s say a mobile phone network contract for example), your potential creditor will first consult your credit profile before accepting or rejecting your application. Your potential creditor does this to determine how risky it is to lend you money. You see, your credit profile shares all your secrets: […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative South Africa’s rental housing scene will see major changes once the Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 is […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative The Greek philosopher Plato once said: “Excellence is not a gift, but a skillset that takes practice. We do […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy was one of the greatest authors of all time. In his lifetime he received nominations for […]
By Jolané van der Walt-Nieuwoudt (LLB) (LLM) The Small Claims Court (SCC) was implemented in South Africa to make justice less expensive and more accessible for everyone. Although you are not allowed to have legal representation when presenting your legal case, nothing stops you from seeking legal advice to learn more about your legal rights in the matter before […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) What happens if you want to divorce your spouse, yet you and your spouse have been separated for a long period of time (possibly for months or even years) and you have not been living together? What happens if you are estranged and have not spoken to your […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) One of South Africa’s challenges is to reduce the carnage on our national roads. After two decades, the AARTO Act is now officially signed into law (published in the Government Gazette on 11 October 2019). The over-arching goal of the Act is to increase road safety by removing habitual traffic offenders from South […]