Child maintenance is a legal duty. It applies to both parents, whether they are married, divorced, separated, or were never in a relationship. The law is clear: both parents must contribute to the financial support of their child, according to their means. When one parent fails to pay, the burden often falls on the other […]
Unpaid rent is becoming increasingly common as economic pressures continue to strain households and businesses. In South Africa, landlord-tenant relationships are governed by contract law, common law, the Rental Housing Act of 1999, and constitutional protections. Tenants are legally required to pay rent on the agreed-upon due date in terms of their lease agreement. However,
Legal Reporter In the past, on at least two occasions, grieving families brought the bodies of deceased relatives to bank branches following delays in funeral policy pay-outs, highlighting the importance of following proper legal procedures when disputes arise over insurance claims. Funeral policies are regulated financial products administered by insurers and, in some cases, banks