by Honey-AdminEviction proceedings in regards to residential properties
The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act No. 19 of 1998 (PIE), sets out the process (specifically Section 4 to 6) that should be utilized by an aggrieved party as to evict an unlawful occupier, be it a hostile tenant or an unknown third party.
by Honey-AdminThe importance of Estate Planning
People generally have a misconception about estate planning in that they think they require a large estate in order to have to plan their estate. This is not true. Estate planning is an effective process which can increase your wealth, safeguard your assets and honour your wishes once you have passed on.
by Honey-AdminCCMA process explained
Should an employee feel that they have been unfairly disciplined or dismissed, they can refer the matter to the CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration). The commissioner will then act as a facilitator/judge.
by Honey-AdminMinors and Road Accident Fund claims
A question that usually arises when a child gets injured in a motor vehicle accident or suffers loss of maintenance as a result of the death of a breadwinner caused by the negligent driving of a motor vehicle: “Who can institute a claim on behalf of the child?”
by Honey-AdminContingency Fee Agreements
Contingency fee agreements in personal injury claims can be a useful tool to assist clients who do not have the funds to govern a successful claim. Equally, such agreements can be advantageous to practitioners willing to carry the risk on behalf of their client. To understand the essence of contingency fee agreements this article will focus on the factions upon which such agreements are based.
by Honey-AdminThe danger of contribution in Liquidations and/or Sequestrations
28 February 2021 | Stacy Saffy When an insolvent company or individual’s assets are sold to pay its debts, and it becomes apparent that the value of the assets is not enough to settle the administration costs of the insolvent estate, thus creating a shortfall in the estate, the creditors of that insolvent estate who proved claims against the estate will be held liable to contribute to the...
by Honey-AdminWhen injury or disease strike at work
It often occurs that employees are injured while performing their duties in the course of their employment. When they are injured or contract a disease, they suffer damages and are entitled to compensation. In such instances, the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA) applies.
by Honey-AdminHow to enforce a Maintenance Order
A maintenance order can be granted as an interim order during a Divorce matter, at the finalization of the Divorce, or with a Maintenance order in terms of the Maintenance Act. In the event that the person against who a Maintenance order was granted fails to pay the maintenance and stay in default for 10 days, then the Maintenance Act provides three remedies to enforce the Maintenance Order:...
by Honey-AdminElectronic Signatures: Borcherds and another v Duxbury and others
1. The use of electronic signatures by parties on various documents has become common practice in South Africa. The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”), which specifically provides for the use of electronic signatures in section 13 thereof, has been in force since 30 August 2002.by Honey-Admin