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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
42
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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Article

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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Filter: Data Protection
Data breaches in terms of POPIA: what you need to know

16 April 2021

Our consultancy business has quite a diverse client base. Over the weekend, the laptop of one of our employees was... stolen. The laptop contains personal information of our clients and it appears that it was not password protected making the data accessible. Will this be a data breach in terms of POPIA, and if so, what are we required to do?

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POPIA deadline looming and regulations about to take effect

16 April 2021

I own a local store making custom items for our clients. Because of the nature of some of the client... requests I have to use other suppliers and have to share basic information about my clients with them. I am aware of POPIA and I understand that we need to comply including to new regulations that I understand have been issued. My question is to what extent and by when will I need to meet all these requirements?

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How to deal with a data breach in your business

10 February 2021

My business has suffered a data breach following a successful phishing scam which one of our employees reacted to and... so enabled the hacker to gain access and obtain client and business data. We have tried to do what we can to manage the breach, but are unclear about our responsibilities in this regard, especially in the light of POPIA?

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Can your ex-spouse circulate your private information?

10 November 2020

My ex-husband still has access to our shared cloud account. Unbeknown to me this meant he could see all my... back-ups of messages, photos and other personal information. Our divorce did not end well and he is now sharing private and personal information of me with third parties to embarrass me and to try and portray me as a bad parent. What can I do to stop him?

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Consent and POPIA: what you should know

12 October 2020

In my business I receive and store personal information of my clientele. I have a sign-up form for my new... clients and was wondering whether I would be compliant with POPIA if I include a consent to process their information once-off in this form. Will this be sufficient for POPIA?

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Data intensive businesses and POPIA

11 September 2020

My business processes and stores quite a large amount of information relating to our clients. We are well aware of... POPIA that has now come into effect and have been putting basic processes in place. However, I remain concerned that we are not doing enough/underestimating our obligations. What should I be preparing for?

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