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Your Justice Journey Roadmap

Solving a legal problem is a journey – you can’t make the road to justice shorter, but it’s reassuring to have professional legal support along the way. We follow a step-by-step approach to give you peace of mind that our award-winning legal team handles your case as quickly and effectively as possible while keeping you in the loop from start to finish. We’ll be there for you every step of the way. Here’s how we will stand by you on your
Homes and property

How to Deal with Noisy Neighbours in South Africa

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that almost everyone has had an issue with a noisy neighbour at some point in life, whether it’s a one-time occurrence, like a bit of drilling in the early hours of the morning or a consistent ordeal, like loud parties that persist all night. It’s almost unavoidable as the houses and apartment blocks in most residential areas are closely packed. And with that kind of proximity, the walls or fencing separating you and your neighbours aren’t always enough to keep the peace. So, if you find yourself in this kind of situation, and wonder what the
Personal finances

Dealing with a Personal Data Breach: 3 Immediate Steps to Take

As if South Africans aren’t going through enough at the moment, Experian, one of the country’s biggest credit bureaus, was hit by a massive data breach. According to reports, approximately 24 million South Africans and close to 800 000 businesses’ personal information was compromised after a
Family and relationships

Parenting Plans in South Africa

Some moms and dads may make co-parenting look easy, but for many, maintaining a healthy relationship and getting along with an ex after a breakup or divorce, isn’t always easy. Especially when it comes to raising kids and agreeing on how to give them the love, care and support they deserve. Successful co-parenting doesn’t require parents to best friends, only to put personal differences aside and the children first. As a renowned psychotherapist, Dr Anne Brown puts it “Co-parenting is not a competition. It’s a collaboration of two homes working together with the best interest of the child at heart.”
Personal finances

How to Apply for a Credit Card

Sometimes you just have to hit that reset button, right? It’s all about starting with a clean slate and a refreshed winning mentality. So, if you’ve done that, you are well on your way to reaching some of your goals. Congratulations! Whether it’s short-term ambitions, like travelling or long-term, such as buying a home, most of us don’t have excessive amounts of disposable cash lying around to turn those dreams into reality. Thankfully, there is a humble piece of plastic that can empower you financially. So let’s take a closer look at how to apply for
Legal advice

Insightful Tips to Negotiate a Salary Increase

You’re a star employee who shines brightly in the company. You meet your deadlines, go above and beyond in your tasks, have good relationships with your colleagues and receive positive appraisals. There isn’t a box that you don’t tick. However, for you, something doesn’t quite add up. You stare at the amount on your payslip, and something doesn’t add up. For quite some time now, you’ve thought that the figure doesn’t accurately reflect the value you add to the organisation and the company growth you contribute to. This means it’s probably time for you to take some initiative and state
Legal advice

The Job Interview: How to Impress and Spot Illegal Questions

If you, like many, have included “be more fearless” on your list of goals and want to apply that mentality to landing your dream job, keep reading! Yes, job hunting is nerve-wracking, but persistence and commitment will pay off to land your dream position. If your CV ticks all the boxes, keep your phone glued to your pocket because you may be a suitable candidate and before long someone will call you to schedule a job interview. To make an impression on your potential employer and secure a job offer, you’ll have to prepare to confidently answer questions or navigate curveballs
Family and relationships

Rules of Engagement: Legal Advice for Getting Engaged

It’s something that’s been brewing in your mind for quite some time now. You’re on cloud nine and can’t imagine the rest of your life without the person you have been dating and building a life with. With equal parts nervousness and excitement, and the butterflies in your stomach fluttering faster and faster, you seriously consider taking your relationship to the next level. Of course, it’s more than just getting down on one knee and popping the question. So obtaining tips and legal advice for getting engaged in South Africa is essential to ensure you are in the know, protected and
Family and relationships

Top Tips to Safely Date Online in South Africa

Technology has revolutionised the way we live our lives. Not only has it modernised the way we work, shop and have fun, but also how we date and fall in love. Long gone are the days of having to strike up relationships in the “real world”, as finding Mister or Missus Right (or Right Now) has become as simple as creating a profile on a dating app and getting somewhat of a thumb workout. But, while online dating is a convenient way of meeting new people and possibly finding lasting love, it’s essential to consider the risks, to safely date online in South Africa.

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