Article written by Avyakta Sing, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Courtney Altmuner, Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 02 November 2021 Background Michael Raju Padayachee (“the Appellant”) was indicted in the Regional Court, Verulam, on various criminal charges, and was convicted of rape, attempted murder and two counts of assault with the intention to cause grievous

Article written by S’negugu, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 02 November 2021 Introduction A rates rebate is a discount on the amount of rates that you pay to the municipality each month in respect of your property ownership. Certain registered owners of property located within the City of

ITS IMPACT AND THE WAY FORWARD Article written by Danisha Naidu, Candidate Attorney, checked by Davina Naidoo, Associate, and released by Alec Veitch, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 27 October 2021 INTRODUCTION This article aims to give a brief overview of the Carbon Tax Act, as well as the effects of carbon tax on the South

Article written by Denis Pokani Mitole, Candidate Attorney, checked by Associate and released by Paul-Michael Keichel, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 27 October 2021 INTRODUCTION South Africa (“SA”) is undoubtedly one of the best economies on the African continent, but, compared to the rest of the world, certain challenges may seem to exceed the benefits of

Article written by Denis Pokani Mitole, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Charlotte Clarke, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 20 October 2021 Introduction South Africa recently clocked 500 days under lockdown from the ever-present threat of the Coronavirus (“Covid 19”). The country will soon come out of lockdown, and most restrictions will be removed. While the

Article written by Ayanda Motlou, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Dave Loxton, Senior partner at Schindlers Attorneys What are crypto assets?Various terms have been used to refer to the phenomenon that is crypto; these include assets such as cryptocurrency, digital currency, cyber cash, virtual currency, e-money, amongst others. The general basis of crypto is

Article written by Danisha Naidu, Associate Attorney, checked by Jayna Hira, Associate, and released by Charlotte Clark, Senior Associate at Schindlers Attorneys 12 October 2021 Background The Applicant married the Deceased in terms of customary law (m. 1972). Whereas the Third Respondent was married to the Deceased in terms of both customary law (m. 1981)

Article written by Alisha Naik, Associate Designate, checked and released by Pierre van der Merwe, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 11 October 2021 INTRODUCTION The purpose of employment policies (“policies“) is for employers to establish and communicate to employees acceptable, appropriate, ethical, and constructive conduct in the workplace. Well-written, clear policies, supported by effective disciplinary procedures,

Article written by Phumzile Rabula, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 7 October 2021 IntroductionThe need to develop a regulatory and policy regime in response to crypto asset activities in South Africa and other countries is driven by the increased demand for secure safe-keeping of crypto-assets. As such, this

Article written by S’negugu Dlamini, Candidate Attorney, Nicole Rens Associate and Justin Sloane, checked by Nicole Rens and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys IntroductionThe escalating violence during rioting and looting in July 2021, has been a terrifying experience for many South African residents, particularly residents of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng. In light