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Unmarried Parents: A New ‘Notice of Birth’ Ruling for Fathers, with 3 Surname Choices
“Whilst the Act no longer uses the term “illegitimate child” this is implied by the reference to so-called children “born out of wedlock” which continues to perpetuate the common law distinction...
Your Website of the Month: New – How to Renew Your Car Licence Disc Online
Here’s some really good news for all of us motorists dreading the annual challenge of queuing to renew our car licences. The Road Traffic Management Corporation has launched an online payment...
Property Sellers: Why, How and When to Choose Your Own Conveyancer
“A great deal is at stake in the transfer of fixed property. It is generally the largest single asset that a person owns and the transaction for the purchase or sale of a fixed property is probably...
South Africans – Don’t Lose Your Own Citizenship When You Apply for Another!
“… it cannot be said as the applicant suggests that the loss of citizenship takes place without notice and automatically as the citizen in that position has proper notice through the structure of...
Employers – Walking the “Compulsory Covid-19 Jab” Tightrope
“Employers should find a reasonable resolution that accommodates all parties where employees refuse to be vaccinated for medical and constitutional grounds” (Ministry of Employment and Labour) As...
What SARS Says About Crypto Assets and Tax
“The future of money is digital currency” (Bill Gates) If you are thinking of buying – or have bought - any “crypto asset” such as a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, Solana (or any...