Regional Courts now have divorce jurisdiction

A fairly recent amendment to the Magistrates’ Courts Act has resulted in the Regional Magistrates Courts gaining jurisdiction over divorce actions.  Individuals now have the option of approaching their local division of the Magistrate Court to institute divorce proceedings.  In relatively straight forward circumstances, parties may now be able to secure a speedier resolution to their divorce, at [...]

Deceased Estates

When a loved one passes away, the world does not wait for us to come to terms with the change.  Mercilessly, it carries us forward in the daily flow.

Although we may not want to consider such mundane issues as the winding-up of the deceased estate, parties are compelled by law [...]

Constructive Dismissal

To all employees considering resignation under difficult work circumstances – think twice before you take the road of constructive dismissal against your employer at the CCMA.

Constructive dismissal is the exception to the rule when it comes to burden of proof.  In all other instances of unfair dismissal, the employer has [...]