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Involuntary admission to rehab may be possible when someone is a danger to themselves or others due to, inter alia, substance abuse. At Ulrich Roux & Associates, we guide our clients through the legal process of admitting a loved one to rehab involuntarily, ensuring that the procedural steps are handled correctly. Addiction can tear families apart, emotionally, financially and physically. When a loved one’s substance use spirals out of control and they refuse help, it is on

Disclaimer: Rules and procedures may differ depending on the particular municipality. The below information is based on the policies of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) alone, as per the City of Johannesburg’s Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy (June 2022) and the City of Cape Town’s Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy (June 2025). Introduction This article seeks to dissect and scrutinise the procedure that forms the foundation of t

In the Pretoria Magistrate's Court, Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and several senior officials made an appearance following the recusal of Acting Chief Magistrate Vusi Mahlangu. They face serious allegations surrounding the irregular appointment of Dineo Mokwele to a senior position within Crime Intelligence, reportedly without undergoing proper vetting procedures. Advocate Malesela Tefo has accused Khumalo and his co-accused of harassment, claim

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Removal of a director from a company can come with its fair share of issues and hurdles. Section 71 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“ the Act ”) sets out the framework for the removal of directors and distinguishes clearly between removal by fellow directors and removal by shareholders. In this regard however, a company’s Memorandum of Incorporation (“ MOI ”) can provide for additional mechanisms other than those as set out in the Act. To assist with understanding the comp

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