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Lex domocili matrimonii: Catching up with the times

A recent case developed the law that determines which country governs the financial consequences of a marriage where there is a foreign element to the marriage. The development has modernised an outdated rule and is an important step towards ensuring all couples, including same sex couples, are treated equally in the eyes of the law. […]

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AFRICA

In terms of Section 5 (3) (a) of the South African Schools Act No 84 of 1996 no learner may be refused admission to a public school on the grounds that his or her parents is unable to pay or has not paid the school fees as determined by the Governing Body. However, this Act […]