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 […]

The majority of matters referred to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration (“CCMA”) relates to unfair dismissals of employees. As labour attorneys, we often deal with these matters and have the privilege of evaluating the actions of the employer. As they say: “hindsight is a perfect science”, and in these cases, the employer’s actions […]

Composure is vital in the Spur of the moment Social media and news outlets alike have once again been oversaturated with an unpleasant narrative: the unnecessary spat that unfolded in a family restaurant at The Glen. Since the ordeal, various opinions have been voiced over social media platforms sympathizing with either of the two parties […]

At the close of 2015, our nation was in uproar regarding the misguided and unfortunate posts of a real estate agent, Ms. Penny Sparrow. At the infancy of 2017, another unfortunate post reared its ugly head in the wake of the loss of one of our country’s greatest Springbok players of all time. Mr. Riaan […]

With the long weekend coming up, a lot of South Africans are gearing up for a long weekend and having fun with friends and family. If you are planning to spend some time on the road this long weekend, or at any other time of the year, here are 5 things you need to know […]