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Hit-and-run Motor Vehicle Collisions

02 May 2024,  Sinethemba Mashego

Hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents are governed by section 17(1)(b) of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 read with Regulation 2.  

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Quick Step Guide for after-care in a Car Collision

02 May 2024,  André Styger

Here are some general steps and guidance you might consider taking after a car collision. Keep in mind that laws... can vary depending on your location, so it's crucial to consult with a legal professional in your jurisdiction for advice tailored to your specific situation. Here are some general steps you might consider:

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Subrogation in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

02 May 2024,  Dries Knoetze

“I was involved in a motor vehicle accident, nothing serious, my vehicle just got damaged. I have comprehensive insurance for... motor vehicle accidents, which is going to cover the damages to my vehicle, I must however pay an amount of R3500.00 as excess. Will my insurance company sue the negligent driver for the damages and will this include the excess paid by me?”  

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Who is responsible for damages to my vehicle when hitting an animal on South African Roads?

02 May 2024,  Crystelle Steyn

Encountering an animal on the road while driving can be a frightening experience, not only for the safety risks involved... but also for the potential damage it can cause to your vehicle. In South Africa, where wildlife and domestic animals may roam freely in certain areas, understanding who bears responsibility for vehicle damage in such situations is essential.

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Hit-and-run Motor Vehicle Collisions

02 May 2024,  Sinethemba Mashego

Hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents are governed by section 17(1)(b) of the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 read with Regulation 2.  

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Article

Quick Step Guide for after-care in a Car Collision

02 May 2024,  André Styger

Here are some general steps and guidance you might consider taking after a car collision. Keep in mind that laws... can vary depending on your location, so it's crucial to consult with a legal professional in your jurisdiction for advice tailored to your specific situation. Here are some general steps you might consider:

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Subrogation in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

02 May 2024,  Dries Knoetze

“I was involved in a motor vehicle accident, nothing serious, my vehicle just got damaged. I have comprehensive insurance for... motor vehicle accidents, which is going to cover the damages to my vehicle, I must however pay an amount of R3500.00 as excess. Will my insurance company sue the negligent driver for the damages and will this include the excess paid by me?”  

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Who is responsible for damages to my vehicle when hitting an animal on South African Roads?

02 May 2024,  Crystelle Steyn

Encountering an animal on the road while driving can be a frightening experience, not only for the safety risks involved... but also for the potential damage it can cause to your vehicle. In South Africa, where wildlife and domestic animals may roam freely in certain areas, understanding who bears responsibility for vehicle damage in such situations is essential.

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What must my attorney keep confidential?

07 October 2016

I have an appointment with an attorney to obtain legal advice on my business and its structuring. I will have... to share certain confidential information with regards to my business with him. Does this fall under the protection of attorney-client privilege?

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Can my husband also be my business partner?

12 September 2016

My husband and I are married out of community of property and without the accrual. For the last ten years... we have both worked together in our family business. Due to health reasons, my involvement in the business is becoming less. Our marriage is also upon difficult times, and I am concerned that should we end up in a divorce, whether I would be entitled to share in the profits of the business which we have built up together.

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Help! My competitor is stealing my customers!

02 June 2016

Just over two years ago I purchased a brand agency and included a restraint of trade clause in the sale... agreement preventing the seller from also opening up a brand company in the same region. Now just over two years later, the seller has opened up another brand company in direct competition to me and is actively canvassing my clients to move to his company. I paid him for his company and now he is trying to take away my customers. Is there anything I can do to stop him?

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Liquor licencing for your B&B

08 March 2016

I want to upgrade my B&B by adding in a bar and lounge as well as a small restaurant area... for lunch and dinner guests. I would like to serve alcohol at both the bar and restaurant area, but I am unsure as to what type of licence I need to obtain? 

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Dividing your business for BEE purposes

14 December 2015

I have heard that in terms of the new BEE Codes an entity with a turnover of under R10 million... will qualify for an automatic level 4 BEE certificate and does not have to undergo verification. My company currently has two divisions with a combined turnover of around R12 million. Can I split my company into two separate businesses with each part having a turnover of less than R10 million?

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Is it really out with the old and in with the new when it comes to BEE?

09 November 2015

I run a family business, and we have been blessed with steady growth mainly because of one big client. Although... we support transformation, we’ve never really needed to obtain a BEE certificate. Our big client has now informed us that unless we obtain a BEE certificate, they will not be able to do business with us anymore. We want to comply, but we are unsure about where to start, particularly because it appears as if there is also a lot of uncertainty regarding the new BEE requirements on the way?

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