Understanding servitudes in Property Law: Rights, types, and legal ...
WEBJan 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:
Looming Legislation: Examining the BELA Bill's Impact on Education
WEBJan 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 ...
Unfair discrimination in the workplace: Unequal pay for equal work
WEBJun 28, 2021 · In case of claims relating to unequal pay for equal work, the claimant could bring such a claim in terms of section 6 (1) of 1998 EEA, which prohibits unfair discrimination on a number of grounds. In terms of section 6 (1) of the 1998 EEA, no employer could discriminate against, whether directly or …
Environmental Right in Terms of the Constitution - Polity.org.za
WEBFeb 14, 2018 · The environmental right explained. Section 24 states as follows: Advertisement. Everyone has the right –. (a) To an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and. (b) To have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that –.
The Growing Immigration Challenges in South Africa - Polity.org.za
WEBMay 14, 2024 · One of the main challenges faced by South Africa is the issue of illegal immigration. The country's porous borders make it easy for people to enter illegally, leading to a large number of undocumented immigrants. According to a report by the Pew Research Center, there were an estimated 2-million undocumented immigrants living in …
Effective Management of Grievances in the Workplace - Polity.org.za
WEBMar 27, 2017 · Section 23 (1) of the 1996 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa read together with sections 185 and 186(2) of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 provides that everyone has the right to fair labour practices. A grievance may be defined as any feeling of discontent, unfairness or injustice which an employee may have in respect of his work conditions, against his manager or supervisor ...
1 September 2024 Confirmed implementation date of the Two-pot …
WEBSep 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.
Rural areas in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: The right to ...
WEBJan 24, 2013 · In South Africa (SA), it is estimated that 16 million people do not have access to adequate sanitation, while 3.5 million do not have access to safe drinking water.(2) As such, this CAI paper critically analyses the denial of the right of access to safe drinking water and sanitation. In so doing, it engages with the debate about whether access to water is a human right, using the situation in ...
Understanding interdicts as a legal remedy - Polity.org.za
WEBJun 1, 2023 · An interdict can be a powerful remedy for enforcing and protecting one’s rights. An interdict is an order of court that can either restrain someone from engaging in a certain or specific action or compel someone to fulfil a particular or definable obligation. Obtaining an interdict is no easy task; the courts require that certain prerequisites be met before granting an order of this nature.
Late salary payments – Know your rights - Polity.org.za
WEBMar 27, 2019 · The South African Labour Law allows employers leeway to pay their employees until the seventh day of the following month. However, the majority of companies in South Africa have set a precedent by paying their employees by the 25th of the month, says Arlene Leggat, President of the South African Payroll Association (SAPA). The law The law stipulates that employers must pay their employees ...