Talking Legal Matters

In this week’s Legal Matters, Legal Expert Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses Wills. Members of the public are being urged to take advantage of the opportunity to have their wills drafted for free during National Wills Week. Civilians will be able to get a basic will drawn up free of charge during…

New data suggests that roughly 40% of the prepaid electricity meters controlled by Eskom, the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini are "non-vending", which may indicate the scale of the meter fraud problem for the authorities. Several authorities may have uncovered the vast scale of prepaid electricity meter fraud in their…

The Department of Employment and Labour has unleashed an intensive four-day multi-departmental blitz inspections of restaurants across South Africa, following reports of endemic exploitation in the sector. “A multi-disciplinary team of Department of Employment and Labour inspectors will from today, (Tuesday) September 17, 2024 lead an integrated national blitz of…

Everything you need to know about the BELA Bill. The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill is in the spotlight once again after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed it into law – officially. The BELA Bill proposes significant amendments to the South African Schools Act (SASA) of 1996 and the Educators…

The Department of Higher Education and Training is working on fixing the National Student Funding Scheme's systems. Minister Nobuhle Nkabane said extensive consultation with various stakeholders, including student formations, was conducted on how to improve the systems. Applications will now open on 20 September 2024. Phemelo speaks to the South…