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Understanding the Consumer Protection Act: What Every South African Should Know

Picture this. John buys a new washing machine from a store in Johannesburg. Three months later, the drum stops spinning and the machine floods his kitchen. He phones the store, expecting a runaround, maybe an offer to fix it for a fee, or a flat refusal because he did not buy an extended warranty. Instead, the store tells him he is covered. They collect the machine, repair… Read More »Understanding the Consumer Protection Act: What Every South African Should Know

When One Parent Wants to Move: What Happens When the Other Says No?

Few family law disputes are as emotionally charged as parental relocation. Whether it’s a job opportunity in another city, a new relationship, or the desire to be closer to family, the reasons for wanting to relocate are often genuine and compelling. But when a child is involved and the other parent objects, the situation quickly becomes a legal battleground.  So what does South African law actually say about this?    The Best… Read More »When One Parent Wants to Move: What Happens When the Other Says No?

Don’t Panic, But Don’t Wait Either

What to do when a letter of demand or summons lands on your desk  It arrives without warning: a formal letter bearing the logo of an attorney’s firm, or worse, an official summons from a court. Your stomach drops. Whether it relates to a debt, a dispute with a contractor, an employment matter, or a car accident, receiving legal correspondence can feel like the ground… Read More »Don’t Panic, But Don’t Wait Either

Living Together in South Africa: What You Need to Know About Cohabitation Agreements

Why South African law leaves unmarried couples dangerously exposed and what a cohabitation agreement can do about it  South Africa has one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, enshrining equality and human dignity as foundational values. Yet when it comes to the legal rights of unmarried couples who live together, our law remains strikingly behind the lived reality of millions of South Africans. Cohabitation, or what is… Read More »Living Together in South Africa: What You Need to Know About Cohabitation Agreements