Civil Law
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CAN THE GOVERNMENT TAKE MY PENSION?

A pension plan is a scheme designed to provide for income post-retirement. It is a long-term investment which is expected to grow through interest and further contributions made, so that a member has a stable source of income at retirement.

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Civil Law
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Harassment Act

Since 5 December 2011, the Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (“the Act”) has been tested throughout South African Magisterial Courts within the civil context. Apart from some fine-tuned housekeeping by these Courts, the orders emanating from this Act have some far-reaching consequences. Regardless, it has seen to the end of the archaic Peace Orders which, in practice, served very little (if any) purpose in the way of protecting victims of harassment, civil abuse, and intimidation

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Insolvency and pension interests

If you currently have a policy with a Pension / Preservation / Provident Fund or Retirement Annuity, you may be aware that (generally speaking) the benefit derived from your policy is protected in the event of insolvency.

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