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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.  

READ MORE
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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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Debt collections and prescription – what you need to know

03 August 2020

Debt collection is the process of pursing payment of debts owed – it is often done by an agent (attorney... or debt collector) on behalf of the creditor provider. 

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“On your marks, get set, run!?"

03 August 2020,  Allan Lesesa

Probably this is what comes first to many debtors’ minds when they get that dreadful call from attorneys telling them... that their account has been handed over for debt collection– they just want to run away!

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When does a claim prescribe?

01 July 2020

Prescription of claims is when a debt for example or an obligation to pay money, is extinguished after a period... of time.

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Prescribed debt - Debt collection laws in South Africa

01 November 2019

A debt usually prescribes after three years after the debt has been incurred and has subsequently not been acknowledged within... three years. However, prescription may be interrupted under certain circumstances or upon certain acts.

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What constitutes a debt?

01 November 2019,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

One would think that debt is that which is owed or owing or due to another, in a form of... applying for a loan, money owed for services rendered etc.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO DEBT AFTER DEATH?

01 November 2019,  André Styger

Many people worry about what will happen to their debts after they die. Often, they are concerned that their family... members will be responsible for paying off the debt.

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