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

You never know when life will throw a spanner in the proverbial works, so it’s essential to be ready for any problem that life throws at you. Most people who have encountered the law will tell you that it is a traumatic, intimidating and often financially crippling experience. And, while no one plans to have a run-in with the law, it is almost inevitable at some point in life. Unfortunately, many people only realise the importance of taking precautions (such as legal insurance cover) to safeguard their finances when it is too late. They are forced to pay expensive legal fees. That’s

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

School can be complicated and even a traumatic experience for children. While many learners thrive and excel in it, others are mercilessly harassed and victimised by classmates. Sadly, according to recent findings, more than 58% of South African school-goers have experienced some form of bullying, and some stories end in tragedy, as seen by the rise of teen suicide across the world. What is bullying? We define bullying as any abuse of actual or perceived power that targets minors (anyone under 18 in

As the holiday season approaches, thousands of South Africans are gearing up to travel to destinations across the country. Of course, with the high traffic volumes, there is strong chance of causing or being involved in an accident. Needless to say, road fatalities in South Africa are prevalent, and roadblocks play an important role in ensuring the safety motorists and reducing carnage on our highways. Legal vs illegal roadblocks There are two types of legal roadblocks in South Africa. So- called

American carrier United Airlines has recently come under fire after a video of a passenger being forcibly removed from an overbooked flight went viral on social media. Despite outrage from the public, United Airlines has defended its actions citing its contract of carriage – an agreement that all customers agree to when booking – which gives the airline the freedom to deny ticketed passengers travel if a flight is overbooked. If you are wondering what your legal rights are when booking a ticket with a South African airline, you’ll be glad to know that our consumer laws provide protection.

The month of April is not only synonymous with relaxing holiday breaks with loved ones, the elusive Easter Bunny and delicious chocolate eggs, but also the anticipated annual carnage on South Africa’s roads. Despite concerted efforts by Government and the authorities, our roads still remain amongst the most dangerous in the world, according to the World Health Organisation. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) the Easter road death toll dropped from a staggering 287 in 2015,