Watching porn on the internet in South Africa is not a crime and it’s not illegal. Let us clear a few things up quickly before we go any further. The Films and Publications Act and the Cybercrimes Act do not say that South African adults cannot watch porn. Every adult citizen is allowed to watch …
A domestic violence case can be withdrawn in South Africa, but only under certain circumstances. For example, if the victim goes to court in person and tells the magistrate they want the case dropped, and it’s clear that they’re not being forced, threatened, or manipulated into doing it. The court or the prosecutor must double …
The South African law permits executors of a will to withhold money from a beneficiary for a reasonable period, usually between 6 to 12 months, depending on the complexity of the estate. However, it doesn’t allow executors to delay distribution unnecessarily or indefinitely, especially once the estate has been finalised and approved by the Master …
If someone recorded you without your consent in South Africa, either through voice or video recording, you have 4 options, for both workplace and non-workplace settings. These options are laying a criminal charge, reporting it to the Information Regulator, taking civil legal action, and demanding removal or deletion of the recording. The South African Regulation …
There are a set of rules and regulations in South Africa that govern the use of CCTV camera installations and footage usage. On this page, we have categorised the CCTV rules and regulations according to general, workplace, residential and also listed the actual legislations that regulate CCTV usage. As a rule of thumb, CCTV footage …
If you were involved in a car accident on South African roads, and happen to get injuries involving your ribs (broken ribs), RAF will compensate you accordingly. But the payments will be based on how severe your rib injuries are, how the injury affected your life and ability to earn, and also whether or not …
You must never apply for maternity UIF at the last minute, or when you have already given birth. That is not the right time at all. Instead, you should apply for maternity UIF benefits during the early stages of your maternity leave, or even better, just before your maternity leave starts. When it comes to …
When comparing Advocate vs Attorney salaries in South Africa, you will always find that advocates tend to earn more, especially based on the type of matters they get briefed for, which is very common in South Africa where high-level litigation pays big. However, when you look at countries such as Australia, the UK, Canada and …
On average, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) pays significant amounts for a child compared to cases where the deceased adult had no financial dependents, like someone who lived alone or had no children to support. The payout amounts for the death of a child can range between R250,000 and over R1.5 million, depending on several …
There is a clear difference between metro police and SAPS in South Africa. The 6 factors that determine these differences are functions, jurisdiction, training, recruitment, weapons use, and how they operate under the law. Knowing this helps you as a citizen to understand your rights during interactions, and also know who to report which crime …