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 privileged minority who are in a position to own property, enjoy more security than ever before. Post COVID […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the world in unprecedented ways. In addition to the effect on our health, the coronavirus is affecting every single aspect of our lives such as employment, income, food resources, sanitation and housing. Evictions – Lockdown Level 4 and 5 Can I get evicted […]
Socio-economic Rights include the right to adequate housing, food, health services and water. In other words, these rights are basic essentials necessary to survive. It differs from Civil and Political rights (the right to vote, freedom of speech, equality, etc.) necessary to lead a full life. Our Human Rights (both Civil/ Political and […]
Question received on the topic of eviction: “Good Day. About a year or so ago I rented a house from an agent when I moved the agent said he’ll just transfer my deposit to the other house that I was about the rent from him. So I moved into the house the rent was […]
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