Legal&You February
Legal&You February
Know your rights
March is a time for us to reflect on the rights that protect us and ensure vital services such as access to healthcare and a dignified funeral for our loved ones are always made available.
Darren Cohen - General Manager
27 February 2022In our latest Legal&You edition, we shine a light on our constitution which is the foundation of democracy in South Africa. It embodies the rights of all people in our country and asserts the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.
We explore dignity after death by protecting the sanctity of human remains. A human being is entitled to receive ethical treatment, respected and valued in all phases of life, even at death.
We discuss your rights as a consumer and offer you guidance on how to safeguard yourself in the marketplace. Lastly, we unpack key economic and tax highlights from the annual budget speech delivered by Minister Enoch Godongwana.
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Regards
Darren Cohen
General Manager
Constitutional Supremacy is of the utmost importance. This in essence means that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. This article will specifically deal with how the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa safeguards your human rights.
Read more | 3 min reading time
We discuss the legal aspects of human remains and the rules in relation to all matters related to the disposal of deceased bodies.
Read more | 4 min reading time
Access to health care is a basic human right. The right to health care can however be limited in certain instances, depending on the availability of resources. We discuss these points in further detail including your right to refuse treatment.
Read more | 4 min reading time
As consumers, we have rights when purchasing goods in-store and online. We help you understand these rights and provide you with the steps you can take to ensure that goods purchased meet your expectation.
Read more | 4 min reading time
In this webinar, our Head of Tax Services, Johan Swart shares his insights following the annual budget speech delivered by Minister Enoch Godongwana.
Watch | 18 min video
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