Our landlord’s mother is making false accusations that we are selling drugs on the property and even presented an affidavit in court. She says my kids are involved in the selling and called my...
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Victims of the white man attack at Spur must sue the corporation
PBM Now that Spur Corporation has come around from its ridiculously defensive reaction to the attack of a black woman by a highly aggressive white man in one of its Johannesburg outlets, one must...
My former husband is violating the divorce settlement. What can I do?
My marriage agreement said that I should get a car and house. My husband sold everything and doesn’t have a job. I work, but barley survive on my own. Husband took my daughter of...
Divorced. Former partner agreed to monthly accrual and maintenance payments. He suddenly stopped. What do I do?
I was divorced in the Cape Town High Court in December 2015 with the following settlement. The accrual from the divorce is being paid off monthly. Payments get made together with maintenance. And maintenance...
Falsely accused of robbery: I want to sue the police
I was false accused for business robbery and I stay 2 years in custody. I want to sue the police. The following explanation was posted as comment below after ProBonoMatters probed to get more...
School takes me to court for not paying school fees: Is it correct?
Dear ProBonoMatters Court proceedings were instituted against me for not paying school fees of 2016. But The school or governing body did not follow Sections 41(4)(a), 41(5)(a), 41(5)(b) of the South African Schools Act...
What safety requirements must my swimming pool comply with?
“I’m contemplating building a small swimming pool in my yard. I’ve heard that you are supposed to have your swimming pool fenced off. Is that true?” By Marvin Odendaal A swimming pool is a fantastic...
When will my petty theft record disappear?
“I have recently completed my tertiary education and I am now looking for work, but I can’t get any because I have a criminal record. The record was for petty theft that I commited...
How does private prosecution work?
“In 2016 my son was assaulted in ‘n bar, however the state decided not to prosecute the particular person. Lately I’ve heard a lot in the news about private prosecution. How does it work?”...
I need legal assistance for a child custody case that has dragged for six years
Good day, I am urgently in need of a Lawyer who is willing to assist me with a almost 6 year custody battle. My x Husband took my kids almost 6 years ago, now...
Does maintenance claim expire? Can I take up a historical defaults?
When my ex-husband and I divorced in 1982, the settlement agreement included child maintenance for our only daughter. He paid for 2-3 years and then stopped. At the time I could not face maintenance...
Father of my late sister’s kid wants full custody. What must I do?
My sister passed on in Feb 2016 leaving two kids, 16 years girl and 7 years boy. Both kids are under our mother’s care. The family appointed me for custody of the kids because...
Funeral insurance claim held up by “uncles”. They refuse to release death certificate
Good day kindly assist. My granduncle is deceased , his wife is also deceased. At the time of his death he was living with his stepchildren. I have a funeral policy which I am...
An arrest made on false allegations and without making an investigation
My sister decided on her own to hire a foreign national to stay at home (at my parent’s house) and serve as a nanny to a 12 year old child. Upon this discovery I...
I want out of a share trading software contract: I was misled
On the 15th of September 2016 I signed a contract with Aeromax Trading to trade shares on the JSE. Five days after signing the contract I resolved on the 20th of September 2016 to...
Be extra careful with children in your care
“My son got hurt at school when a steel post holding a newly planted tree upright, punctured his leg while he and his friends were playing on the school grounds. The school denies any...
Defendant is ducking and diving in a Small Claims Court matter
I have instituted a civil claim case at the small claims court against a guy who caused a collision damage to my car. Summonses have been served on him but the sister in law claimed...
Can the school hand me to debt collectors without notice
I am submitting this matter on behalf of my son who does not have internet facilities or an email address. My son is divorced and has a child (daughter) from his ex-wife. He married...
What to do in case of illegal building by my neighbour?
“My neighbour has recently started building a new double-storey extension to his house which has dramatically impacted on my view as I now look directly into the back of his double storey from my...
More levies under the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act
“I am a sectional title unit owner. I’ve heard a lot of talk about new sectional title legislation on its way that will require me to pay more levies. Is this true?” By Corlia Van...