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January 9, 2020

The Lifelong Anonymity of Child Victims, Witnesses and Accused In Criminal Proceedings

The Lifelong Anonymity of Child Victims, Witnesses and Accused In Criminal Proceedings Nozipho Mvulane Section 154(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act The Constitutional Court handed down judgment on 4 December 2019 regarding the application concerning the scope of...
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January 9, 2020

Cryptocurrency in South Africa

Cryptocurrency in South Africa Nozipho Mvulane What is cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency is an internet-based digital currency that exists almost wholly in the virtual realm. A growing number of proponents support its use as an alternative currency that can pay...
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January 9, 2020

Approaching the CCMA for assistance

Approaching the CCMA for assistance Nozipho Mvulane The CCMA The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (the CCMA) is a dispute resolution body which was established in terms of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (the LRA)...
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December 17, 2019

Exemption from Paying School Fees

Exemption from Paying School Fees Nozipho Mvulane It is illegal for a school to exclude or discriminate against a child whose parents are unable to pay their fees (this is primarily for primary and high school children). A...
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December 17, 2019

Withholding Reports Because of Non-Payment of School Fees Is Illegal

Withholding Reports Because of Non-Payment of School Fees Is Illegal Nozipho Mvulane A learner cannot be excluded from participation in any official school programmes due to non-payment of school fees by the parent. A school may not retain...
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November 6, 2019

Are you familiar with the legal requirements for surrogacy

Are you familiar with the legal requirements for surrogacy? Arisha Rajaram Surrogacy in South Africa Surrogacy is a process where artificial fertilization occurs in a surrogate mother to assist parents (commissioning parents) in bearing a child. The surrogate...
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October 24, 2019

Applying for child maintenance

Applying for child maintenance Arisha Rajaram What is maintenance Both parents have an equal duty to contribute towards the maintenance needs of their child. This duty exists whether the parents are married or divorced, or whether the child...
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September 19, 2019

Spanking children is now unconstitutional as a form of discipline

Spanking children is now unconstitutional as a form of discipline Nozipho Mvulane The Constitutional Court handed down judgment on 18 September 2019 in the matter of Freedom of Religion South Africa v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development...
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September 17, 2019

NQF Amendment Act – Jail Time for People Who Misrepresent Their Qualifications

NQF Amendment Act – Jail Time for People Who Misrepresent Their Qualifications Nozipho Mvulane The National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act 12 of  2019 (the Act) was signed into law on 13 August 2019. The Act has not yet...
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