By Nonhlanhla Mayise (LLB) Labour disputes require prompt action to ensure a fair resolution. In South Africa, these disputes follow specific legal time frames that employees must adhere to when referring their cases to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) or the relevant Bargaining Council. Unlike in America, where employment terminations may be […]
In the spirit of #backtoschool2017, we have compiled an ABC guide to child MAINTENANCE. It’s important to know the basics in that child maintenance payments (or the lack thereof) acutely impact the life of a dependent/ vulnerable child. M: MEANS test = the person you are claiming from must be able to support the dependent […]
Not all Heroes wear capes. Although we tend to think Miss Mabaso should! After being awarded a certificate of excellence as a top KZN educator, we simply had to catch up with the woman and Hero who believes in, and takes daily strides towards, a better tomorrow… Thando: Please tell us about yourself as Hero […]
What if I simply cannot afford to pay school fees? Note: a school can take legal action against both the custodian (person with whom the child resides) as well as the non-custodian parent. The school can, however, only take legal action against the parent after the exemption criteria has been applied and denied. Remember […]