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The Rights and Obligations of neighbours under the Fencing Act 31 of 1963

Sometimes, fencing disputes arise between neighbours in South Africa, especially when one landowner wants to upgrade or change a boundary fence. The law sets out the rights and responsibilities of neighbours in these situations, distinguishing between obligatory contribution areas and non-obligatory contribution areas. Understanding these rules can help landowners navigate fencing issues while maintaining good neighbourly relations.

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Understanding the Litigation Process and How to Avoid Scams

In the legal world, a summons is an official document issued by a court that notifies an individual or entity that they are required to appear in court or respond to a legal action. However, with the rise of cybercrime, scammers are increasingly using fake summons to trick people into opening malicious emails or paying fraudulent legal fees. This article explains the legitimate summons process and how to spot potential scams.

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The Rights and Obligations of neighbours under the Fencing Act 31 of 1963

Sometimes, fencing disputes arise between neighbours in South Africa, especially when one landowner wants to upgrade or change a boundary fence. The law sets out the rights and responsibilities of neighbours in these situations, distinguishing between obligatory contribution areas and non-obligatory contribution areas. Understanding these rules can help landowners navigate fencing issues while maintaining good neighbourly relations.

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Bernadette Joubert
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Litigation

Understanding the Litigation Process and How to Avoid Scams

In the legal world, a summons is an official document issued by a court that notifies an individual or entity that they are required to appear in court or respond to a legal action. However, with the rise of cybercrime, scammers are increasingly using fake summons to trick people into opening malicious emails or paying fraudulent legal fees. This article explains the legitimate summons process and how to spot potential scams.

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Bernadette Joubert
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Summary of Section 198B of the Labour Relations Act Part One

This series of articles aims to provide an in-depth summary of section 198B with relevant Case law applicable, and the different aspects Employers should be aware of before entering into a fixed-term contract and to have an informed understanding of section 198B in its entirety and will be completed in multiple parts to have an informed easily readable summary of section 198B.

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