by VDT Attorneys | Nov 16, 2017 | Damages, Litigation, Property
Your question is of concern to many landowners. The primary piece of legislation relating to the responsibilities of land owners in respect of veldfires is the National Veld & Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998 (the “Act”). Section 34 of the Act is particularly relevant...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 9, 2017 | Firearm, Litigation
Renewal of firearm licences is governed by section 24 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 (“the Act”), which stipulates that the holder of a firearm licence who wishes to renew his licence must apply to the Registrar of Firearms (“the Registrar”) at least 90 days...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 7, 2017 | Criminal, Litigation
While a large percentage of the South African public only recently heard of private prosecution, it is not a new concept, and has been in existence for almost a century, even though it is seldom used. In terms of Section 7 of the Criminal Procedure Act a private...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 9, 2016 | Litigation
In terms of our law, all property owners have the right to the undisturbed use and enjoyment of their land and property, subject to compliance with certain legislation, regulations and municipal by-laws, which use should be exercised in a manner that does not...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 9, 2016 | Criminal, Litigation
A criminal record can be expunged from the records of the Criminal Records Centre after a period of ten years has elapsed from the date of conviction for that offence, should the offender not commit another offence and have been sentenced to a period of imprisonment...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 7, 2016 | Collections, Debt, Litigation
It is not correct that attachment orders, or legally more correct, emolument attachment orders (“EAO’s”), against your salary (generally, however incorrectly, referred to as ‘garnishee orders’) are no longer allowed and that these orders will now immediately be...
