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Estate Agents’ Commission and the FFC

Estate Agents’ Commission and the FFC

Estate Agents who are forced to trade without a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), as a result of the negligence or reluctance to comply by the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB), are now entitled to their commission on transactions.
Child Protection week – 31 May to 7 June 2020

Child Protection week – 31 May to 7 June 2020

National Child Protection week is held in our country annually to raise awareness of the rights of children as articulated in sec 28 of the SA Constitution .
Are you a victim of Domestic Violence?

Are you a victim of Domestic Violence?

If you are being abused and subjected to domestic violence, do something about it now. There is no excuse!
The regulations regarding relocation has been amended

Regulations regarding relocation has been amended

The regulations regarding relocation has been amended on 15 May 2020.
RELOCATION DURING LOCKDOWN

RELOCATION DURING LOCKDOWN

On 6 May 2020, the Minister of COGTA, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, issued directions regarding the relocation of persons and goods to new residential addresses during the lockdown period.
Movement of children Revised under level 4 of the National Lockdown

Movement of children Revised under level 4 of the National Lockdown

The movement of children between co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights or a caregiver, as defined in section 1(1) of the Children's Act. 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005), in the same metropolitan area or district municipality, is allowed subjec...
EVICTIONS AND LOCKDOWN

EVICTIONS AND LOCKDOWN

During these uncertain times, one of the questions that have been asked is – Will evictions be allowed?
Is the Ex-spouse entitled to inherit?

Is the Ex-spouse entitled to inherit?

Death is an unavoidable event, but is not always at the forefront of one’s mind. It is often difficult to plan for as one does not know when it is going to happen. Lawyers are regularly asked how often one should amend his or her Will.
Nationwide lockdown: Children can now travel between their parent’s houses

Nationwide lockdown: Children can now travel between their parent’s houses

The Minister of Social Development has announced that separated and divorced parents are allowed to move their children between houses during the COVID-19 lockdown, provided they meet certain legal requirements.

Nationwide lockdown: Children can now travel between their parent’s houses