Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 Section 8(1) states the following: “Every employer shall provide and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of his employees.” This is clear in the Act...
In life, law develops with time. We live in the age of social media, where people are excited to share pictures or videos for influence or fame. The question is it a criminal offence to share sexual pictures or videos online? The answer is yes...
In Africa, traditionally a polygamous marriage is well known and it is still being practiced today. The introduction of the South African Constitution has brought about new changes that influence how things are done, this includes traditional customs. The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998(no....
The important factor in the recognition of the King in any tribe in South Africa is that its first and foremost a customary process. We now have a new King for the Zulu Monarchy, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. This article aims to explain the law and...
Section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states the following: Children 28(1)Every child has the right —(1) to family care or parental care, or to appropriate alternative care when removed from the family environment;(2) to basic nutrition, shelter, basic health care services...
The law is not static and it changes according to the demands of the society at that particular time. The law in South Africa states that by exposing someone to HIV, knowingly, is attempted murder. We shall look at the basics of HIV and the...
Introduction In the aftermath of an unrest that led to looting, destruction of property and theft in many malls and warehouses in and around KZN and Gauteng Provinces, there has been an increase of the crime of possession of suspected stolen property. The aim of this...
PART 1: How to get bail after-hours before you appear in court Our President has recently indicated that there will be phases of the lockdown. This means the lockdown won’t end immediately. We have drafted a few notes on the violations of the lockdown regulations and...
In most cases we are aware of the ante nuptial contract which can be stated to be a marriage contract between two parties before they get married that separates their estate to be out of community of property (with or without accrual).What happens if you...
In the constitutional dispensation, there have been changes in how the law looks at customary marriages. The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998 has brought these changes. In March 2020, HHP case (Jabulani Ntsambo ) his family took his matter to the Supreme Court...