On the 6th day of March 2020, the World Health Organisation (“WHO”) characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic according to an assessment by WHO. Since the announcement by President Ramaphosa, declaring a lockdown from the 26th day of March 2020 at 24:00 to the 16th day of April 2020 and South Africa has been faced with […]

No doubt, most, if not all, South Africans are finding themselves in very tiring financial times due to the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has on the South African economy. Payment of debts are taking a backseat to your family’s essential needs in this time, and you may find yourselves asking “I cannot pay my debts […]

First and foremost, one need to understand that guardianship of children is a vital aspect of both the children’s and the parents’ lives. A parent or person who wishes to apply for the sole guardianship of a child, must understand what is expected of a guardian. In terms of section 18(2)(b) as well as section […]

On 7 January 2020 China identified a new virus known as the Corona Virus, later labelled COVID-19. The starting point: a market in Wuhan, China. From there COVID-19 spread at a rapid speed to the rest of Asia, Europe and eventually to South Africa where the first case of the virus was diagnosed on the […]

During the 2018/2019 financial year, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) received a total of 193 732 dispute referrals. Of those referrals, the CCMA had issued 16 771 arbitration awards, which equates to 16 771 opportunities for review by the Labour Court. But what does this process entail? Below, we consider the process of reviewing a […]

With the country in lockdown, why not take the time and consider getting your Will in place? If you are older than 16-years and mentally able to realise the nature and consequences of your actions, you are able to make a Will. The right to make a Will is determined by age and not other […]

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the Coronavirus, COVID-19, a pandemic Furthermore, on 15 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act. Over and above the outbreak of the Covid-19, Cavanagh & Richards Attorneys is continuing to focus on providing the […]

It’s a shocking moment when you discover private images or videos of yourself that was sent to another person shared across social media, Internet, email or any messaging app. Maybe you took a nude picture for your lover, or maybe you let someone take nude photos of you during a vulnerable moment. If any explicit, […]

Attorneys are professionals, licensed to practice law in South Africa and around the world. They do more than just try and keep their clients out of jail. Attorneys are trained in managing their clients criminal and/or civil legal needs, as well as assist in drawing up legal documents (like divorce papers, wills, contracts, etc.), provide […]

A question most asked about the legal profession is what is the difference between a lawyer and an attorney? What is a lawyer? A lawyer is a person that practices law. It is a licenced professional who advises and represents a person or persons in any legal matters. This can include services across several legal […]