Browsing: Ask The Expert

Cor Van Deventer explains why unmarried couples in South Africa cannot rely on verbal promises and why a properly drafted life partnership agreement is essential to prevent costly property and credit disputes.

Child cybercrime is rising in South Africa, with grooming, sextortion and image abuse spreading fast across schools before adults can intervene.

South Africa rental trends show more households choosing flexibility over ownership, with rising costs, lifestyle needs and high interest rates driving a steady shift toward long term renting.

The deaths of 14 school children in the Vanderbijlpark crash have forced a painful national reckoning about how drivers respond in moments of sudden danger. As dashcam footage circulates, road safety experts explain what every motorist should know about surviving a head-on collision.

Divorce without a lawyer in South Africa is possible, but only in uncontested cases where spouses agree on children, property, maintenance and pensions. A Conviction Expert explains the risks and requirements.

Icebolethu Group has urged South Africans to better understand funeral and life cover policies, saying many payout disputes arise from misunderstandings around exclusions, affordability, and claim requirements rather than a lack of compassion from service providers.

Protection orders in South Africa provide legal safeguards for anyone facing threats, harassment, or harm, with clear rules for application and enforcement.

UIF benefits are denied when workers resign voluntarily unless constructive dismissal is proven

Homeowners must pay levies from the date their property is registered, not when they receive their first invoice. Awareness of this responsibility and early engagement with your association can help prevent disputes and financial stress.

A South African father is unable to register his daughter as a citizen because officials require a DNA test.