Divorce: Claiming Interim Maintenance and a Contribution to Legal Costs
Even if your marriage is collapsing around you, you might be afraid to sue for divorce because you have no money to survive on, plus you know that a hotly contested divorce might take years to finalise while your breadwinner spouse fights you tooth and nail every step of the way. How will you support […]
High Court Update – Default Judgements at the Bloemfontein High Court
The Judge President of the Free State High Court, Bloemfontein, issued a practice directive, effective immediately, relating to applications for default judgment pertaining to the National Credit Act. Click here to access the directive as issued by the Registrar of the High Court Facebook
Cannabis Law Update – Application Process for Hemp Permits in South Africa
Hemp has been declared as an agricultural crop under the Plant Improvement Act of 1976. It contains a low amount of THC and as such, the declaration of hemp as an agricultural crop now allows for the importation, exportation, cultivation, sale and research of hemp in South Africa however, it is now regulated under the […]
Adjusted Level 1 Regulations
South Africa has now been placed under the Adjusted level 1 lockdown regulations The changes come into effect from 00:00 on 1 October 2021 Please note that there is a nationwide curfew from 12pm to 4pm Mask wearing is Mandatory Wearing a cloth mask or similar covering the nose and mouth is mandatory in public Any person […]
Adjusted Level 2 Regulations
South Africa has now been placed under the Adjusted level 2 lockdown regulations The changes come into effect from 00:00 on 12 September 2021 Please note that there is a nationwide curfew from 11pm to 4pm Mask wearing is Mandatory Wearing a cloth mask or similar covering the nose and mouth is mandatory in public Any person […]
No vaccines? No job?
By the end of July 2021, South Africa managed to vaccinate over 2.8 million people. This accounts for a mere 4,8% of the country’s population. Apart from first responders, the number drops even lower when it is related to those who form part of the general workforce. As Covid-19 continues to reign havoc on the […]
Virtual Hearings at the Supreme Court of Appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeal has issued new directives pertaining to virtual hearings. Click on the following link to access the latest practice directives as issued by the Supreme Court of Appeal Practice Direction – Supreme Court of Appeal Virtual Hearings Guidelines During COVD-19 Pandemic
Adjusted Alert Level 3 Regulations
South Africa has now been placed under the Adjusted level 3 lockdown regulations. The changes come into effective from 00:00am on 25 July 2021 Please note that there is a nationwide curfew from 10pm to 4am Mask wearing is Mandatory Wearing a cloth mask or similar covering the nose and mouth is mandatory in public Any person who does not […]
Restraint of trade during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19 accounts for a great deal of misfortune in the Business Sector. We are in a time where existing businesses are unable to perform optimally. One of the pressing concerns for employers are facing during the enactment of the Disaster Management Act is whether a Restraint of Trade Agreement would remain enforceable. A Restraint of […]
Extension of the Adjusted Level 4 Regulations
The Adjusted level 4 lockdown regulations have been extended. The changes come into effect from 00:00am on 12 July 2021 until 25 July 2021 Please note that there is a nationwide curfew from 9pm to 4pm South Africans are urged to avoid travelling unnecessarily. Mandatory Mask Wearing Wearing a cloth mask or similar covering the nose and mouth is mandatory in public […]