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Parental rights and responsibilities
Ever wondered what rights and responsibilities you have as a parent? Find out by reading this LegalWise article on paren...
Islamic Marriages and Divorce Act
Read the LegalWise case study on Islamic marriages and the divorce act and learn about the facts of the case and what th...
Requirements of a valid Will
There are specific requirements a Will must comply with which are regulated by the Wills Act 7 of 1953. Read our case st...
Making a Will: Be sure your intentions are clear
It's important to make sure that a person’s intentions are clearly set out in their Will. Read our case study here on th...
Guardian’s fund
The Guardian’s Fund is established to protect and manage money on behalf of certain persons, such as children (persons b...
Duties of an executor of a deceased estate
At the death of that person, his/her deceased estate must be administered, in other words, divided, distributed and cont...
Reporting of sexual abuse
Read the LegalWise case study on a group of minors reporting sexual abuse and the responsibilities the court needs to up...
Types and jurisdiction of South African courts
There are various types of courts in South Africa all serving different functions. Learn more about the types and jurisd...
Direct marketing in terms of the Consumer Protection Act
Direct marketing is where a person is approached by a supplier for the purpose of advertising his/her goods for sale, se...
You have been accused of an offence
There are notifications that can be sent to a person who allegedly committed an offence, and it's important to understan...