by VDT Attorneys | Jun 19, 2024 | Child, Child Rights, Children’s Act, Contract
As stipulated in the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, a child, whether male or female, becomes a major upon reaching the age of 18 years. Similar to persons of unsound mind, minor children under the age of 7 do not have contractual capacity. No agreement entered into by...
by VDT Attorneys | Dec 23, 2022 | Child, Child Rights, Children’s Act, Conflict, Family, Parent, Parenting plan
Do these questions sound familiar? Whether you are in the process of divorce or have merely separated from your partner, the effect of these decisions mandates a change in family life, especially when minor children are involved. The dispute over contact rights...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 14, 2022 | Child Injury, Child Rights
A child at an ECD centre suffered serious injury and disablement when a swing at the school she was swinging on collapsed due to poor design and construction. The parents took the Provincial Minister of the Western Cape Department of Social Development to court...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 14, 2022 | Child Rights, Surrogacy, Surrogacy Agreement
Surrogate motherhood agreements are thoroughly regulated by legislation in South Africa, and for good reason, as there are several very complicated and intricate issues involved when these agreements are made and executed. Of relevance are the specific provisions...
