1 September 2024 Confirmed implementation date of the Two-pot …
Sep 1, 2024 · The Draft Revenue Laws Second Amendment Bill (Second Amendment Bill) confirms 1 September 2024 as the implementation of the Two-pot system. This is among other significant changes to the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (the RLAB) which are set to become effective on the same date. On 21 February 2024, the National Treasury released the Second Amendment Bill to make technical corrections to the RLAB.
Latest developments in South African immigration: Point-Based …
Nov 7, 2024 · Over the past 10 months, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) rolled out several significant changes that will impact the immigration space in South Africa. These include the appointment of a new Minister of Home Affairs, the introduction of a point-based immigration system (not applicable to Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders) and remote work visas, and an extension of temporary concession ...
The Legislative Evolution of Gender-Based Violence Protection in …
Jun 3, 2024 · Gender-based violence (GBV), and domestic violence in particular, represent a severe societal issue in contemporary South Africa. To combat this pervasive issue, the South African government has recently taken significant legislative steps to enhance the legal framework governing GBV. This effort culminated in the enactment of the Domestic Violence Amendment Act 14 of 2021 ("the New Act ...
Why We Kill: Mob Justice and the New Vigilantism in South Africa …
Apr 23, 2024 · Mob justice is nothing new, but in recent years it has taken on an undeniably desperate, furious edge. From the breathtakingly violent Zandspruit massacre in May 2021, to the killings during the July unrest two months later, to the march of Operation Dudula across the nation in 2022, vigilantism – and the condoning of it – has never before captured the zeitgeist of South Africa so sharply.
Understanding Court-Ordered Costs in South Africa: A …
Mar 27, 2024 · In the realm of litigation, the issue of costs can often be as crucial as the outcome of the case itself. Understanding how costs are awarded by South African courts is essential for both litigants and legal practitioners alike. In this guide, we delve into the intricate details of court-ordered costs in South Africa, exploring the rules, principles, and types of …
Home Affairs publishes final White Paper on Citizenship, …
Apr 17, 2024 · Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Wednesday the publication of the final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection: Towards a Complete Overhaul of the Migration System in South Africa.. Motsoaledi was briefing the media on the publication and explained that the final White Paper was a product of robust engagements.
Schreiber unveils Home Affairs’ plans to 'restore integrity' to SA's ...
Sep 30, 2024 · In marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity (GNU), Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber highlighted that over the next five years all the department’s services must become fully automated, digitised and must be offered online “at the fingertips of clients from the comfort of their own homes”, announcing the ‘Home Affairs @ home’ approach.
Understanding servitudes in Property Law: Rights, types, and legal ...
Jan 30, 2024 · In the realm of property law, servitudes play a crucial role in regulating the rights and duties between dominant and servient owners. This article aims to delve deeper into the nuances of servitudes, shedding light on their types, creation, termination, and enforcement, with a focus on legal implications. Rights and Duties in Servitudes:
South African women face exclusion from society due to gender …
Sep 26, 2024 · When South Africa became a democracy in 1994, a primary goal was to grant citizenship rights to all its people, in particular, to give the majority black South Africans rights they had been denied during colonialism and apartheid. This included the right to vote. Apartheid segregated the population into ethnic groups. All but people classified as …
Looming Legislation: Examining the BELA Bill's Impact on Education
Jan 18, 2024 · The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (“BELA Bill”), which proposes amendment to the South African Schools Act, 1996 (“SASA”) and the Employment of Educators Act, 1998 (“EEA”), was passed by Parliament’s first house, the National Assembly (“NA”) on 26 October 2023. It is now before the second house, the National Council of Provinces (“NCOP”) and is currently open ...