The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (“the Constitution”) does not explicitly provide for a right of appeal from a Small Claims Court judgment. However, section 34 of the Constitution does provide that “everyone has the right to have any dispute […] decided in a fair public hearing before a court or, where appropriate, another independent and impartial tribunal …
Free speech only goes so far
It is correct that one has the right to freedom of expression, but it is important to remember that this right is limited. When one oversteps the limitations, it can lead to the defamation of another person’s good name and reputation. Defamation is a part of the law of delict and can be defined as any damaging statements made publicly …
SARS to intensify action against tax offenders
Despite the fact that SARS has upheld their philosophy of education, service, and thereafter enforcement, they have noticed an increase in taxpayers not submitting their tax returns by the stipulated deadlines, and not settling their outstanding debt with SARS. This is not limited to the current tax year but includes substantial non-compliance across previous tax years. It is for this …
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DOCUMENTS
The devastating fires in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are a good reminder to keep all your important documents stored together and a digitally encrypted copy saved in the cloud. Having your documents readily available is not only important for these kinds of emergencies but can be helpful in keeping your financial life organised and in ensuring that if something happened …