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Unlawful arrests

What Are Your Rights? The detained or accused person, who is arrested for allegedly committing an offence, has the right to remain silent and not to be compelled to make any confession or admission t...

Drinking and Driving in South Africa

1. You will be arrested for being over the limit Arrive Alive states that the legal alcohol limit of 0,05g/100ml is exceeded after just two standard beers. If you are suspected of driving over the li...

Divorce Law

A divorce action is instituted by the issuing of a summons. You can divorce in either the Regional Court of the Magistrate Court having jurisdiction in your area or in the High Court. To start the di...

Steps to getting a Divorce in South Africa

There are only two grounds for divorce, namely the: irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; or mental illness or continued unconsciousness of one of the spouses. Examples of the irretrievable breakd...