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Post-1994 South Africa saw the democratically elected government implement various programmes and strategies to undo the structural oppression of the apartheid era. One such endeavour is the Reconstruction and Development Programme. The aim was to provide better social services for previously disadvantaged South Africans by allocating tax money for development projects. The broader picture was not only focus on poverty, but to build a stronger macro- economic environment. Even though the government has lots of obstacles to overcome, like widespread corruption, it is working towards the rapid

It’s by no means as easy subject to broach, and talking about and planning for death is intimidating and unsettling. But, it is something you should prioritise for you and your loved ones’ sake. Death is inevitable, and its consequences don’t just affect you, so it’s best to plan for those around you. After all, you want to be in control of who be benefits from your life’s work. Recent research conducted by life insurance company 1Life indicated that 70% of their clients don’t have a Will in place. Furthermore, the survey revealed that a significant amount of people don’t

South Africa sees an increase in the divorce rate every year. In most cases, going through a divorce is stressful, expensive and emotionally draining. Having to accept and move on from a failed marriage is no easy task. Luckily, as adults, we have various support systems in place to help guide us through this difficult period, but our children might not, and we have to pull our parental socks up to protect them as much as possible. Put differences aside. The tension between ex-partners can draw focus away from the less emotionally developed

At some point in life, you are bound to be involved in a fender bender. Minor motor vehicle accidents are fairly common in South Africa, especially on rainy days or during the night when visibility is severely reduced. Thankfully, these incidents are very rarely fatal, but they do come with a significant dose of anger, confusion and subsequent admin to sort everything between the parties involved. So, we’ve put together a handy guide to dealing with minor car accidents to help you navigate through this frustrating situation. First

The Small Claims Court (SCC) was implemented in South Africa to make justice less expensive and more accessible for everyone. Essentially, the court is there for people who cannot afford long, expensive civil litigation and whose claims are not large enough to justify it. As the name suggests, the Small Claims Court is exactly just for that: claims that do not exceed R20 000 (the maximum claim was increased from R15 000 on April 1, 2019). While you are not allowed to have legal representation when presenting your legal case, nothing stops you

At LAW FOR ALL, we understand that every legal case is a journey, and while you can’t make the road shorter, there are ways to reach an amicable and effective outcome faster. Often, that’s possible through an efficient process called mediation, and what sets us apart from the legal insurance cover pack, is that LAW FOR ALL offers a mediation benefit on all our policies. What exactly is Mediation? Simply put, mediation is all about resolving a dispute outside of the courtroom (i.e. not through litigation). It’s a confidential process in which a neutral person (known as a

We’re generally quite good at planning for the "what ifs" in life. We insure our cars against accidents, our homes against theft, and our health against the unexpected. We service our engines and go for medical check-ups because we know that being proactive saves us a fortune in the long run. But there is one area of life that many South Africans leave up to chance: their legal wellness. And while no one expects to have a run-in with the law, it is a “what if” as well, and that’s where legal insurance cover comes in.

It is no secret that the overfilling of taxis and bakkies has resulted in thousands of young, innocent children losing their lives on their way to school. And, while there are many contributing factors to this (such as lack of road infrastructure and socio-economic circumstances, to name a few), Government aims to put a stop to the unnecessary deaths of pupils. According to LAW FOR ALL legal expert Adv. Jackie Nagtegaal, changes to the National Road Traffic Regulations Act, which officially come into effect on 11 May 2017, forbids anyone to transport schoolchildren in the goods

Considering that the digital age has made traveling easier, more affordable and convenient, it’s no surprise that the world’s largest accommodation provider is a website that, ironically, doesn’t own any property. Of course, we are talking about Airbnb, which has over 3,000,000 lodging listings in 65,000 cities and 191 countries. South Africans have also jumped on the bandwagon with a reported 7,500 (and counting) active hosts. However, there has been some backlash from more traditional lodging providers. The National Accommodation Association of South Africa has highlighted the fact