Understanding Curatorship in South Africa: An overview

In South Africa’s legal framework, curatorship serves as a vital mechanism for safeguarding the interests of individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs due for various reasons.

What is a power of attorney?

A Power of Attorney is a notice that gives a third party the permission to act on your behalf and/or make decisions for you. It can be restricted to specific matters (“special power of attorney”) or without restrictions for all matters (“general power of attorney”), and is considered a valuable tool when the decisions are […]

The rights of a domestic partnership

Domestic partnerships, also known as cohabitation relationships, are becoming more common in our modern day society, and it therefore becomes ever more important for parties to understand the different legal implications of being married and merely cohabiting. Parties to a domestic partnership do not enjoy the same legal protection as married couples upon termination of […]