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Wrongfully Arrested by the Police: How Much Money Can You Claim?

04 April 2024,  Ethan Du Toit

In South Africa, countless innocent people are wrongfully arrested, thrown into jail, and then subjected to degrading, inhumane, and dehumanising... circumstances. What would be the legal recourse available to a person who has been wrongfully arrested? Furthermore, how does the court determine the amount of money a person could claim after being wrongfully arrested? These questions will be explored in light of Sandlana v Minister of Police and Another (Sandlana case). 

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Understanding Tenant Rights to Property Possession

04 April 2024,  Hesri Eloff

It often happens that a tenant, for whatever reason, refuses, neglects or is unable to pay rent and falls into... arrears. A landlord, frustrated with the tenant and the legal eviction process, may be tempted to find ways to get rid of the tenant. Cutting off water and electricity, changing locks, and using intimidation tactics are just some of the examples being used by landlords to dispossess a tenant. 

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Understanding Living Wills

04 April 2024,  Victoria Matthews

When one thinks of a will, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a last will and testament.... This type of will expresses a person’s wishes after they have died.However, a living will, despite sharing some similarities with a last will and testament, is not the same thing. It can be described as a legal document outlining an individual's preferences for medical decisions in the event they are unable to communicate these wishes themselves. It can be a very helpful tool for family members and healthcare providers when they are faced with making medical decisions on someone’s behalf.

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Surrogacy and the Legal Process

04 April 2024,  Maritza du Preez

Surrogacy, a process where a woman carries and delivers a child for another person or couple, is a complex journey... intertwining medical, emotional, and legal considerations. In South Africa, the legal framework surrounding surrogacy is carefully constructed to protect the rights of all parties involved: the commissioning parents, the surrogate, and most importantly, the child.

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Wrongfully Arrested by the Police: How Much Money Can You Claim?

04 April 2024,  Ethan Du Toit

In South Africa, countless innocent people are wrongfully arrested, thrown into jail, and then subjected to degrading, inhumane, and dehumanising... circumstances. What would be the legal recourse available to a person who has been wrongfully arrested? Furthermore, how does the court determine the amount of money a person could claim after being wrongfully arrested? These questions will be explored in light of Sandlana v Minister of Police and Another (Sandlana case). 

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272
Article

Understanding Tenant Rights to Property Possession

04 April 2024,  Hesri Eloff

It often happens that a tenant, for whatever reason, refuses, neglects or is unable to pay rent and falls into... arrears. A landlord, frustrated with the tenant and the legal eviction process, may be tempted to find ways to get rid of the tenant. Cutting off water and electricity, changing locks, and using intimidation tactics are just some of the examples being used by landlords to dispossess a tenant. 

READ MORE
66
Article

Understanding Living Wills

04 April 2024,  Victoria Matthews

When one thinks of a will, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a last will and testament.... This type of will expresses a person’s wishes after they have died.However, a living will, despite sharing some similarities with a last will and testament, is not the same thing. It can be described as a legal document outlining an individual's preferences for medical decisions in the event they are unable to communicate these wishes themselves. It can be a very helpful tool for family members and healthcare providers when they are faced with making medical decisions on someone’s behalf.

READ MORE
66
Article

Surrogacy and the Legal Process

04 April 2024,  Maritza du Preez

Surrogacy, a process where a woman carries and delivers a child for another person or couple, is a complex journey... intertwining medical, emotional, and legal considerations. In South Africa, the legal framework surrounding surrogacy is carefully constructed to protect the rights of all parties involved: the commissioning parents, the surrogate, and most importantly, the child.

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Marietjie, Private client

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Beatrix , Private client

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being my pillars of strength and support throughout my ordeal. I am overwhelmed by the manner in which you represented me in court. With tears in my eyes, I have no words to explain how grateful I am with the outcome of this case. I can’t stop talking about your firm to my colleagues, family and friends.

Refiloe, Private client

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Rosanne , Private client

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Charmaine , Private client

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Debbie , Private client

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Jayne, Private client

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Deon , Private client

Thank you for all your hours of service and commitment to resolving and tying up this tiresome estate. I am exceedingly grateful.

Sally , Private client

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John , Private client

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Petra , Private client

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the opportunity you have afforded me of completing Vacation Work with your firm. I have enjoyed my time spent with you, and it has been an absolute pleasure to learn more about your firm, and the legal world. I am so appreciative of the warm welcome by all of your colleagues, and the manner in which we interacted throughout my time here. I hope to return for more Vacation Work this year, and I am exceedingly eager to apply to complete my articles with you, as I have just about fallen in love with your firm and the family that it hosts.

Tamara Foyn, Vacation Work Candidate

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