COVID-19
EXCESSIVE PRICING AND PRICE HIKING BEFORE AND AFTER COVID-19
The effect of the initial Level 5 national lockdown not only instilled anxiety and fear of the unknown in all […]
STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS ON RE-OPENING OF SOUTH AFRICA’S BORDERS
The Minister of Home Affairs, during a press release on 30 September 2020, released a list of countries from which […]
COVID-19 AND THE UNCERTAINTIES OF LIFE: WHY YOU NEED AN ESTATE PLAN
The worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has led to uncertainties of life to everyone’s consideration. This is especially the situation due to […]
EVICTIONS UNDER ALERT LEVEL 2 OF THE LOCKDOWN
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus and the introduction of the Disaster Management Act, 57 of 2002 (“the DMA”), execution […]
I DO, OR I DON’T?
For those of you who have been planning to tie the knot with a lavish ceremony, you may want to […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S NATIONAL ADDRESS ON 15 AUGUST 2020
President Ramaphosa addressed the nation on 15 August 2020 to provide an update on the national effort to contain the […]
THE RELAXATION OF CERTAIN SPORTING ACTIVITIES UNDER ALERT LEVEL 3
On 11 June 2020, the Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Mr Nkosinathi Mthethwa, issued an Amended Direction and announced […]
RESCISSION OF JUDGMENTS: THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED
With the current prescribed interest rate being 8.75%, the lowest it has been in the last decade, obtaining credit from […]
UPDATE ON COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ON DOMESTIC PASSENGER FLIGHTS
This article seeks to provide a brief update on an article published on our Facebook page and our website on […]
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ON DOMESTIC PASSENGER FLIGHTS AND GENERAL AVIATION
In the latest Regulations to the Disaster Management Act, 57 of 2002 (“DMA”), which came into force nationally on 1 […]
PROHIBITION OF EVICTIONS EXTENDED UNDER LEVEL 3 OF THE LOCKDOWN
On 28 May 2020, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs announced the latest Regulations to the Disaster Management […]
COVID-19’S INFECTION ON BUSINESS LIFE FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically “infecting” an already struggling economy, all businesses, and their employees. […]
GAUTENG HIGH COURT DECLARED COVID-19 LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS FOR ALERT LEVEL 3 AND 4 INVALID AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Synopsis An urgent application was launched in the Gauteng High Court to challenge the constitutionality of the national lockdown and […]
BLC ATTORNEYS COVID-19 UPDATE
We at BLC Attorneys trust that all of our clients and the public at large are continuing with their efforts […]
CO–HOLDERS OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS AND COVID-19
Amidst the announcement and implementation of the national lockdown, a great deal of concern and fear amongst many people arose. […]
THE FUNCTIONING OF SOUTH AFRICAN COURTS DURING LOCKDOWN
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge around the world, South Africa has been putting several measures into effect in […]
COVID-19 AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH
As a citizen in a democratic country like South Africa, one is entitled to freedom of speech. It is a […]
PAYMENT HOLIDAY VS CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
What is a payment holiday? A payment holiday is an agreement you might be able to make with your credit […]
COVID-19 INSURANCE POLICIES
COVID-19 has reared its ugly head in South Africa, causing anxiety all across the board. A major influencer of this […]
COVID-19 REGULATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR RESTAURANTS
Government has taken steps to prevent an escalation of the COVID-19 disease. The disease is a pandemic and has serious […]
COVID-19 REGULATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR ACCOMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
The Minister has published Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act relating to Accommodation establishments. The Regulations are currently […]
COVID-19 REGULATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR STORES
The relevant Minister has promulgated Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act regarding the times off consumption liquor premises […]
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