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Alternative measures for discharging debt under the spotlight

Many South Africans drowning in debt could be thrown a potential lifeline following a study by North-West University (NWU) master’s degree graduate Paballo Mothibi into the discharging (cancelling) of the debts of those who have no income or assets.

The topic of the study is “Alternative measures for the discharge of debts for over-indebted persons under debt-related legislation in South Africa”.

Submitted on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 12:23

Moms and children behind bars have pros and cons

In South Africa, a woman can live with her child at a correctional facility while serving time for the crimes she has committed. This is permitted for the first two years of the child’s life and allows the mother and child to bond.

According to a study conducted by Belinda Ruzvidzo, a North-West University (NWU) LLM graduate, children living in prisons experience some negative emotional and physical effects.

Submitted on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 15:55

North-West Province in for Covid-19 surge, warn experts

Health experts are sounding the alarm following reports of a spike in positive Covid-19 tests. Although not indicative of a third wave yet, they agree that the recent Easter long weekend was a contributory factor.

As the country prepares for another long weekend during which Freedom Day and Workers Day holidays will be observed, fears are that the break – often characterised by cross-provincial travel – will exacerbate Covid-19 infections even further.

Submitted on Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:45