Freedom of Testation and its limitations in South African Law
The principle of freedom of testation allows an individual (a testator or testatrix) to bequeath their property to whomever they choose upon their death. Simply put, it means that a person has the right to decide what should happen to their property after they pass away. However, like any other
Human Rights: a South African context
Human rights laws in South Africa are multi-faceted. There have been significant improvements since the end of apartheid, but there is still much work to be done to ensure that all South Africans can enjoy their full rights. Progress has been made in some areas, such as the legal protection
UNDERSTANDING LAW OF CONTRACTS
Have you ever wondered why we need contracts? In today’s life almost everything is transactional and requires a contract one way or another. Examples we are more familiar with include marriage contracts, cell phone contracts, school applications, employment contracts etc. Many people find themselves in sticky situations because they entered
Empowering women through legal and financial education: Sister In Law in partnership with Private Clients from Nedbank
On Saturday 30 September 2023 the Nedbank auditorium in Sandton erupted into thunderous cheers and applause as the fourth instalment of the I am Lady Justice workshop hosted by Sister In Law began. The I am Lady Justice workshop is an empowering, insightful, and fun event which educates women on
