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Insights into Law: Articles, Analysis, and Legal Perspectives


Oct 2, 2023
SAME SEX MARRIAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
The legal status of same-sex marriage in South Africa is governed by the Civil Union Act of 2006. Same-sex marriage has been legally...

Sep 29, 2023
HOW TO OVERCOME THE TOP 10 CHALLENGES FOR LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF
Image by Tim Gouw from Unsplash Legal support staff play a vital role in law firms, providing administrative and organizational support...

Sep 18, 2023
TAX REBELLION: SA'S FADING PROMISE?
1. Introduction When Nelson Mandela took the reins of a post-apartheid South Africa, the world watched with hopeful eyes. The "Rainbow...

Sep 12, 2023
HOW TO DEAL WITH EMPLOYEE RESIGNATIONS AND RESTRAINT OF TRADE
Experiencing the resignation of a successful senior salesperson can be a daunting scenario for any business owner. The shock of such a...

Sep 7, 2023
JOHANNESBURG'S NEGLECTED URBAN MANAGEMENT
Sam Umstattd from Unsplash Johannesburg, a city known for its potential and diversity, is grappling with a pressing issue – the...


Aug 16, 2023
ECHOES OF COURAGE AND JUSTICE RENEWED
For the past few years, Dorcas had been working as a cleaner at an NPO that aims to uplift the lives of underprivileged children in...


Aug 10, 2023
PRIORITISING SAFETY: BLUE LIGHT BRIGADES IN SA
Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash The South African legal framework permits blue light brigades, vital to emergency response systems, to...


Jul 31, 2023
MAZETTI JUDGEMENT: IMPACT AND IMPLICATIONS
The case of Mazetti vs. Amabhungane involved an ongoing dispute between Mazetti Management Services (Pty) Ltd, the applicant, and a group...

Jul 24, 2023
CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Customary marriages hold deep cultural and social significance in South Africa. The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998...

Jul 24, 2023
DISASTER MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE: CITIZEN PROTECTION
The Earthquake and its Impact On Sunday the 11th of June 2023, South Africa experienced a significant earthquake that struck mainly...

Jun 22, 2023
UNDERSTANDING COMMERCIAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION
Commercial contracts play a crucial role in the business world, governing relationships and transactions between parties. The...

May 9, 2023
HOW THE GLORIFICATION OF ALCOHOL AMONG TEENAGERS CAN BE DANGEROUS - Gittins Attorneys Legal Advice
Alcohol consumption has played a large part in society for many years. However, the glorification of alcohol among teenagers is becoming...

Apr 11, 2023
IMPACT OF NEW PROPERTY VALUATION: LEGAL ADVICE ON TARIFF HIKE IMPLICATIONS
If the City of Johannesburg (“the City”) goes ahead with its proposed tariff hikes based on new property valuations, ratepayers could, in...

Apr 11, 2023
IS YOUR EX-PARTNER COMPLYING WITH THE TERMS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT?
Gittins Attorneys Legal Advice Remember you always have rights! IS YOUR EX-HUSBAND/ BOYFRIEND/ WIFE/ GIRLFRIEND NOT COMPLYING WITH THE...

Mar 22, 2023
UNDERSTANDING FRAUD: IMPLICATIONS AND PREVENTION
This may seem a silly question although we come across a staggering number of individuals who have no clue how to interpret whether a set...

Mar 22, 2023
DIARIZING YOUR LAST WISHES
Have you ever wondered whether a diary entry of your wishes post-death was sufficient to constitute a last will and testament (“Will”)?...

Mar 22, 2023
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER: CAN AN EMPLOYER FAIRLY DISMISS AN EMPLOYEE WHO HAS REACHED THE AGREED RETIREMENT AGE?
In the recent case of Motor Industries Staff Association and Another v Great South Autobody CC T/A Great South Panel Beaters (JA68/2021),...

Mar 22, 2023
CAN YOU BE AWARDED FOR MALICIOUS PROSECUTION? DO YOU HAVE A CASE? Gittins Attorneys Legal Advice
In the case of Miya v Minister of Police [2022] ZAFSHC 240 at [34]-[45], Mr. Miya was arrested at his home on a charge of rape, was...

Mar 22, 2023
“QUIET QUITTING”; A NEW PANDEMIC?
It seems that the majority of South Africans have all but forgotten the Covid-19 pandemic, and for good reason it had a significant...

Mar 22, 2023
CRYPTO CURRENCY REGULATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA 2023
South Africa is fast-tracking the process of bringing in new Cryptocurrency (“Crypto”) regulations to curb the misuse of cryptocurrencies...
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