Looming Legislation: Examining the BELA Bill's Impact on Education
WEBJan 18, 2024 · The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (“BELA Bill”), which proposes amendment to the South African Schools Act, 1996 (“SASA”) and the Employment of Educators Act, 1998 (“EEA”), was passed by Parliament’s first house, the National Assembly (“NA”) on 26 October 2023. It is now before the second house, the National Council of Provinces (“NCOP”) and is currently open ...
The Growing Immigration Challenges in South Africa - Polity.org.za
WEBMay 14, 2024 · One of the main challenges faced by South Africa is the issue of illegal immigration. The country's porous borders make it easy for people to enter illegally, leading to a large number of undocumented immigrants. According to a report by the Pew Research Center, there were an estimated 2-million undocumented immigrants living in …
Environmental Right in Terms of the Constitution - Polity.org.za
WEBFeb 14, 2018 · The environmental right explained. Section 24 states as follows: Advertisement. Everyone has the right –. (a) To an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and. (b) To have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that –.
e-Waste: Risks, Obligations And Management - Polity.org.za
WEBMar 24, 2020 · Electronic waste or “e- waste ” refers to discarded electronic appliances or tools which have for some reason outlived its use or function and, may take the form of old computers, cellphones, toasters, fridges etc. According to the Department of Environmental Affairs, e- waste makes up 5 – 8% of South Africa ’s solid waste production ...
Unfair discrimination in the workplace: Unequal pay for equal work
WEBJun 28, 2021 · In case of claims relating to unequal pay for equal work, the claimant could bring such a claim in terms of section 6 (1) of 1998 EEA, which prohibits unfair discrimination on a number of grounds. In terms of section 6 (1) of the 1998 EEA, no employer could discriminate against, whether directly or …
Home Affairs publishes final White Paper on Citizenship, …
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Wednesday the publication of the final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection: Towards a Complete Overhaul of the Migration System in South Africa.. Motsoaledi was briefing the media on the publication and explained that the final White Paper was a product of robust engagements.
The Admissibility of Electronic Documents in Court Proceedings
WEBJun 21, 2016 · The admissibility of documents from an electronic source, whether emails, fax, SMS, or more recently, social media posts are regulated by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (the ECTA). The role of the ECTA. The ECTA is in place to somewhat alleviated the confusion regarding the grey area between an original and a copy ...
1 September 2024 Confirmed implementation date of the Two-pot …
WEBSep 1, 2024 · The Draft Revenue Laws Second Amendment Bill (Second Amendment Bill) confirms 1 September 2024 as the implementation of the Two-pot system. This is among other significant changes to the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (the RLAB) which are set to become effective on the same date. On 21 February 2024, the National Treasury released the Second Amendment Bill to make technical corrections to the RLAB.
Fostering a child- The difference between foster care and …
WEBSep 27, 2021 · Globally, family members take care of each, other especially during difficult times, for example, when a loved one falls sick or passes away, and no one is there to look after the remaining members of the household who were dependant on such a family member. This is known as the "common law duty to support". In many cases, the remaining family members are often children who cannot afford to ...
South Africa: Section 45 financial assistance – A broad …
WEBSep 9, 2021 · The recent High Court decision in Trevo Capital Ltd and Others v Steinhoff International Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Others (2833/2021) [2021] ZAWCHC 123 (2 July 2021) considers Section 45 of the Act and adopts a broad purposive approach to the wording contained therein.The Steinhoff case is of particular relevance to South African companies seeking to authorize the provision of financial ...