On the face of it, I will be considered your typical “job hopper”, having only 16 years of experience as a legal secretary and at least 9 companies on my resume. Admittedly, I must come across as the not-too-very-stable employee. Though this may not look very good on paper, it has allowed me to experience […]
If I mention the word “secretary”, the first thing that may click your mind is “typing” and “note taking”. That is what used to be the duties of secretaries, however, that is not the case anymore. After serving for four years as a Junior Manager in a retail industry, I decided to pursue a career […]
Just as one gets used to the current regulatory landscape the next curve ball hits, which will, in all probability, bring further uncertainty. I am not referring to the recent Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act, Protection of Personal Information Act or the Introduction of Credit Life Regulations in terms of the National Credit Act but […]
If you thought the Mayweather vs McGregor fight was one for the books, the outcome of the Engels vs Mugabe fight most certainly will be worth the wait, especially with our famous and favourite Adv. Gerrie Nel in Engels’s corner! As we all know by now, the Johannesburg model, Gabriella Engels laid criminal charges against […]
If you thought the Mayweather vs McGregor fight was one for the books, the outcome of the Engels vs Mugabe fight most certainly will be worth the wait, especially with our famous and favourite Adv. Gerrie Nel in Engels’s corner! As we all know by now, the Johannesburg model, Gabriella Engels laid criminal charges against […]
It’s official – your property cannot be attached for a previous owner’s debt. Homeowners across the country heaved a collective sigh of relief today, when the Constitutional Court ruled that new homeowners are not at risk of having their homes attached for historical debt of prior owners. At issue was Section 118(3) of the Local […]
It’s official – your property cannot be attached for a previous owner’s debt. Homeowners across the country heaved a collective sigh of relief today, when the Constitutional Court ruled that new homeowners are not at risk of having their homes attached for historical debt of prior owners. At issue was Section 118(3) of the Local […]
The phrase thas been on every South African’s lips since the news of Grace Mugabe’s alleged assault on Gabrielle Engels. She has since fled the country and been granted diplomatic immunity. This begs the question: what is diplomatic immunity? How does one qualify for it and what are the consequences of it being granted? Diplomatic […]
The phrase thas been on every South African’s lips since the news of Grace Mugabe’s alleged assault on Gabrielle Engels. She has since fled the country and been granted diplomatic immunity. This begs the question: what is diplomatic immunity? How does one qualify for it and what are the consequences of it being granted? Diplomatic […]
We sometimes hear of cases where in the event of a divorce or a breakup, the parent with whom the minor child resides makes the decision that they no longer want the child to have anything to do with the family of the previous spouse or partner. This decision often results in the severing of […]
We sometimes hear of cases where in the event of a divorce or a breakup, the parent with whom the minor child resides makes the decision that they no longer want the child to have anything to do with the family of the previous spouse or partner. This decision often results in the severing of […]
A couple of weeks ago, Michelle Carter, a young woman in Massachusetts, USA, was sentenced to two and a half years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of “involuntary manslaughter” for text messages she sent encouraging her 18-year-old boyfriend to commit suicide. She was 17 at the time. Another case of a death indirectly involving others […]
A couple of weeks ago, Michelle Carter, a young woman in Massachusetts, USA, was sentenced to two and a half years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of “involuntary manslaughter” for text messages she sent encouraging her 18-year-old boyfriend to commit suicide. She was 17 at the time. Another case of a death indirectly involving others […]
For some, an ill-fated decision as a youngster resulted in a criminal conviction which impeded them when trying to advance their careers. With the passing of time and maturity comes the decision to have their criminal record expunged. Section 271B(1) allows a person to make a written application to the Director-General: Justice and Constitutional Development […]
I did my articles more than 30 years ago. One of the cases my principal was involved in involved an illegal investment scheme by a Pretoria Attorney, Albert Vermaas. In those days, in order to attract investment, the South African government has implemented a dual currency system. There was the financial Rand for private purposes […]