A person on the receiving end of a dog’s aggression and/ or unpredictable behaviour, may hold the pet’s owner accountable for past and future medical expenses, past and future loss of income, pain and suffering, loss of amenities of life, disability, and disfigurement. This is regardless of whether the owner was in possession of the […]
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 South Africa’s rental housing scene will see major changes once the Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 is […]
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 […]
“A child goes missing every five hours in South Africa, according to figures released by the South African Police Service Missing Persons Bureau for 2013.” Visit Missing Children South Africa to continue reading or to report a missing child ASAP. Kidnapping is where a person kidnaps a child or grownup, usually for ransom but not necessarily. In the case of S […]
Breast Cancer – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ER24 is urging men to also have themselves checked regularly. ‘The most common sign of breast cancer in men is a firm, non-painful mass located just below the nipple.’ Please share and download these two insightful features by ER24: a) women-and-breast-cancer; b) men-and-breast-cancer. “Whether you’re a […]
Home loan applications can be daunting. Contact us today for assistance. Exciting new benefit announcement! All Legal Hero policyholders now enjoy assistance with their home loan/ bond application process. Contact 0861 22 99 22 (option 4) or e-mail bond@legalhero.co.za. We want to see you and your family thrive. When it comes to property (movable and […]
Life cover, disability cover, dread disease cover, functional impairment and income protection cover… In a bid to counter more of your life’s villains, Legal Hero is proud to present a few new hero products. Life Hero is a product range that falls within the long term insurance industry. In collaboration with Triarc – an […]
Orange the World! As you may know, the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign runs from 25 November – 10 December each year. While it is very important to support the 16 day campaign, we also need to remember that the emancipation of women and children is a 365 […]
“The new constitutional order is based on the recognition of our diversity and tolerance for other religious faiths.” – Daniels v Campbell and Others 2004 (5) SA 331 (CC) para 54. Prior to our progressive and tolerant constitution, marriage was an option available only between a man and a woman in terms of the Marriage […]
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