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Can my attorney assist me during the lockdown period

The Presidential announcement of the 21-day lockdown period has brought with it its fair share of concerns relating to the operations of essential services. We at Enderstein van der Merwe pride ourselves on putting our client’s interests at the forefront. It is for this that the guidance notes issued by the Legal Practise Council are…

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Domestic abuse during the lockdown period

Domestic violence is a widespread problem in our society today. Over the years, we have heard of many cases and seen how some of them have led to tragic deaths.   In a county such as ours, lone with a high rate of gender-based violence, this lockdown period can either be a wonderful time for…

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Driving Parent

Children stuck in Bloemfontein due to Covid-19 Lockdown

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on the entire world. In our own country, we are under a lockdown and wait everyday with bated breath to hear whether there will be further extensions. This has had a sad impact on many South Africans; and parents and children have not been spared either. The movement of…

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My last will and testament

The necessity of drafting a Will

It’s not an easy topic, but it is one that should be thought about on a regular basis. Drafting a Will often feels too much like planning for the inevitable. What happens to my wordly possessions when I am no longer around?  Not something anybody readily wants to think about.   At any point in…

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Moving during level 4 lockdown

You are now permitted to move house

The Minister of Cooperative Governments and Traditional Affairs, issued directions on 7 May 2020 to facilitate the movement of persons and goods within and across provincial, metropolitan or district boundaries during the period of Alert Level 4. This is to facilitate the movement of persons and goods, where – A new lease agreement was entered…

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