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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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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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How sexual offence matters work in circumstances where minors are victims

19 October 2022

Nowadays, most people are victims of sexual abuse in our country. The numbers are so high one would swear that... there’s a sexual abuse demon doing rounds. What I have also realized is that most of the victims are minors.

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Can an unmarried father register a child under his surname?

15 November 2021

I’m the father of a newborn daughter. The mother, to whom I’m not married, disappeared immediately after birth leaving me... as sole parent of my daughter. Because I don’t know where the mother is I cannot get the mother’s consent. Without this consent Home Affairs does not want to register my daughter under my surname. I have no idea what to do now. Can you help?

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Is spanking your child unlawful?

08 March 2018

I saw it reported in the news recently that spanking your child has finally been criminalised. Is this true? Will... this not result in overloading our justice system even more than it already is?

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Be extra careful with children in your care

07 July 2016

My son got hurt at school when a steel post holding a newly planted tree upright, punctured his leg while... he and his friends were playing on the school grounds. The school denies any negligence and feels that my son should have kept a sharper eye on possible dangers. Is the school liable, or is my son alone responsible for his damage and injuries?

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Can my child become an Aussie without daddy’s consent?

02 June 2016

I am recently divorced. I want to permanently relocate to Australia with my two minor children as I have obtained... a wonderful work opportunity which will benefit myself and my children tremendously. However, my ex, the father of my two children, refuses to give his consent, despite the fact that the children reside with me. Do I need his consent to take them with me?

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Does a child have a voice in its parents’ legal battle?

14 April 2015

It is often said “parents know best” - but when parents become embroiled in litigation against each other and children... are involved, it can become very difficult for them to set their own interests aside and allow the interests of the child to take preference over their own. This also raises the question of whether a child involved in such a situation, has a voice and a say in decisions being made.  

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