Discover how unmarried fathers in South Africa can protect their parental rights. Learn the importance of adding your name to your child’s birth certificate and understand the legal steps involved in asserting your unmarried fathers’ parental rights South Africa.
Effective July 17, 2024, the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court will operate under new procedural rules, replacing those established in 1996. These changes aim to enhance the efficiency, clarity, and fairness of the labor dispute resolution process. Key Changes and Their Implications: Streamlined ProceduresThe new rules are designed to expedite the judicial process by
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On March 26, 2024, the National Council of Provinces approved the Companies Amendment Bill and the Companies Second Amendment Bill, with presidential assent anticipated soon. These amendments introduce crucial changes to the Companies Act of 2008, significantly impacting corporate governance, transparency, and social responsibility across South African companies. Key Changes and Implications: Enhanced Corporate GovernanceThe
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On March 26, 2024, the National Council of Provinces approved the Companies Amendment Bill and the Companies Second Amendment Bill, awaiting the president’s signature. These amendments introduce crucial changes to the Companies Act of 2008, targeting corporate governance, transparency, and social responsibility. Key Changes and Implications: Enhanced Corporate Governance: The amendments aim to strengthen corporate
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Cohabitation, often referred to as living together, common law marriage, or a domestic partnership, lacks legal recognition under South African law. This absence of recognition means that cohabitants do not have the same legal rights and responsibilities as married couples, irrespective of the relationship’s duration. Cohabitation involves individuals of any gender living together without being
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General Damages (GD) denote the compensation provided for the pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life resulting from severe injuries sustained in a car accident. Unlike specific damages, which are tangible losses like medical expenses or lost wages, general damages address losses that are challenging to quantify in monetary terms. Understanding general damages is crucial
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Road crashes can have devastating effects on various aspects of life, including physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Loss of earnings (LOE) claims administered by the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in South Africa are pivotal for individuals who have encountered income reduction due to injuries sustained in road accidents. This article aims to clarify the process
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South African labor laws recently underwent significant adjustments impacting employees earning above R21,200 per month. This alteration, effective from April 1, 2024, increased the yearly earnings threshold from R241,110.59 to R254,371.67. The adjustments affect various aspects of employment regulations, prompting questions and concerns among affected employees. Implications of the Earnings Threshold Increase: Employees surpassing the
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