Recent News
Are the lockdown regulations legally justifiable?
Over the past six (6) weeks our entire nation and indeed the world, has undergone a dramatic change. Make no mistake, the Covid-19 or Novel Coronavirus Pandemic has changed all of our lives dramatically. There are several legal discussions, and debates as to whether...
LEGAL MEANING OF “PLACE OF RESIDENCE” AS USED IN THE LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS
I have been approached by various clients for an opinion on the meaning of the words “residence” or “place of residence” as used in the lockdown regulations, which appear to be causing much debate, particularly in regard to the use of common property in private...
Government looks to expedite implementation of land reform, restitution
Government is intensifying the implementation of land reform and restitution programmes so that South Africans can leverage land for the betterment of their lives and the growth of the economy. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who led a land restitution...
Former employees to lay charges over provident fund deductions
The case of a Sea Point security company and its owner, who have been accused of failing to pay provident fund contributions, has been postponed until February. This is to allow the attorneys representing the Private Security Sector Provident Fund enough time to...
Human rights lawyer charged for pointing his finger at policeman
Spoor is an attorney for Xolobeni residents opposed to mining in this remote part of the Wild Coast. On 23 September 2018 he and other protesters confronted the Minister of Mineral Resources at a community meeting. Scuffles were reported. Spoor was arrested and...