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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
37
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:

READ MORE
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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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Article

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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Can Covid-19 vaccinations be made compulsory by employers?

10 August 2021

I work in a large retail store, and rumours are that my employer is going to require all employees to... be vaccinated for Covid-19. I don’t have a problem with anyone getting the vaccine, but I haven’t made up my mind yet as to whether I want to get vaccinated. What are my rights in this regard, and can my employer force me to get vaccinated?

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Can my employee refuse to come to work because of Covid-19?

16 March 2021

Although we are nearing the tail-end of the Covid-pandemic, I still have a number of my employees that are refusing... to come to work because of Covid-19. I’ve tolerated them being at home, but my problem is that there is very little work they can do from home, yet I have to pay them. Can I force them to come back?

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Service provider or labour broker?

10 November 2020

Our company wants to help out one of our oldest clients by allowing some of our labourers to work for... a few months for the client on a project at the client’s site. The client has had to layoff staff during Covid-19 and we would temporarily help him out with our labourers. We would continue to pay our staff with the client paying us a service fee for the labourers and other support services. Our human resources manager however is concerned that we could be seen as labour brokers should we move forward with this arrangement. Would this be the case?

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