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25/06/2026

Winter sick season is here. 🤒

Can your employer ask for a medical certificate before paying sick leave?

The BCEA allows an employer to require a medical certificate if an employee is:

• Absent for more than two consecutive days, or
• Absent on more than two occasions during an eight-week period.

It is also important to check your employment contract and workplace policies, as these may contain additional requirements.

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23/06/2026

Group chats, screenshots, fake accounts and “deleted” messages are now part of everyday life for many teens and parents.

But online behaviour can have offline consequences, especially where harassment, bullying or private content is involved.

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17/06/2026

One of the most common points of confusion during a property sale?

What the seller is allowed to take with them. 🏠

As a general rule, items fixed to the property usually remain with the property, while movable items usually go with the seller.

Items that usually stay:
• Aircon units
• Built-in ovens
• Curtain rails
• Built-in shelving
• Fixed light fittings

Items that usually go:
• Furniture
• Lamps
• Fridges
• Portable appliances
• Decorative items

The sale agreement always has the final say, so it is important to clearly record what stays and what goes before transfer takes place.

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29/05/2026

Welcome to the team, Megan Inglis 👏

We’re excited to welcome Megan to Luitingh & Associates as our newest Junior Associate.

Megan has diverse experience across labour, family and commercial law and shares our firm’s values, always guiding clients through legal matters with professionalism and empathy.

As Megan puts it, "As a young professional, I am determined to make a positive impact in the legal field."

Outside of work, she trains in Muay Thai – a testament to her discipline and determination.

Welcome to the team, Megan. We’re proud to have you on board.

26/05/2026

This is one of the most misunderstood areas in family law. Your child turning 18 does not automatically end maintenance obligations.

In South Africa, a parent’s duty to support a child can continue for as long as the child remains financially dependent.

This may include situations where a child is:

– Still studying
– Unable to support themselves financially

That means maintenance can continue well into early adulthood.

Stopping maintenance without formally varying an existing arrangement or court order can have legal consequences. While support arrangements can change as circumstances change, it is important to follow the proper legal process.

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We’re here to help.
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20/05/2026

The Bill of Rights, contained in Chapter 2 of the Constitution, protects the fundamental rights of everyone in South Africa 🇿🇦

These rights shape how people are treated, how decisions are made, and how justice is applied every day.

Rights like equality, dignity, and access to courts are there to protect you in real situations.

If you’re unsure where you stand, it’s worth getting clarity.

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19/05/2026

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08/05/2026

You asked, we answered:

These are some of the questions our family law team has heard most in practice.

Having the right information can make a real difference when you’re planning and making decisions for your child.

✢ “𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞?”

In many cases, income during this time comes from UIF, not your salary. Payment from your employer is not automatic unless your contract says otherwise.

Check your contract and apply for UIF early to avoid gaps in income.

✢ “𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬?”

Not always. It depends on factors like the parents’ relationship and the father’s role in the child’s life.

It’s best to get advice early.

✢ “𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥?”

You can name your preferred guardian in your will and courts take this seriously, but they will always decide based on what’s best for your child.

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04/05/2026

✧ Meet Anyuschka Nett ✧

Over the years, Anyuschka has built a strong reputation for how she works with her clients. She’s known for being thorough and for getting things right, especially in areas where small details can have big consequences.

We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a bit better:

⟹ What do you enjoy most about what you do?

“I enjoy being part of a general practice where we can help clients from start to finish, without sending them somewhere else halfway through. Every client is different, so I focus on clear communication and on being available when questions come up.

My litigation background also helps. I’ve seen where things go wrong, so I can often spot an issue early and deal with it before it becomes a bigger problem.”

⟹ One moment in your career that stood out

“A client came to me for what looked like a straightforward property transfer. In our first meeting, a few details stood out to me. There were clauses in a related agreement that I’ve seen lead to disputes before.

Instead of just processing the transfer, we took a step back, reworked the commercial terms, and addressed the risk up front. Everything was handled in one place, with one point of contact.

What stuck with me was the client saying, ‘I didn’t expect the legal side to be this clear or this easy.'”

⟹ One piece of advice you’d give people

“Get your attorney involved early, not when you’re already about to sign. It’s much easier (and cheaper) to prevent a problem than to fix one later.

Work with someone who takes the time to explain things properly and is actually available when you need them. Legal matters don’t happen in isolation, and your legal support shouldn’t either.”

Have a legal question for Anyuschka? Send us a message to connect.

27/04/2026

Today is Freedom Day, a defining moment in South African history.

It is a time to acknowledge the people, the voices, and the long road that shaped the Constitution we rely on today, built on dignity, equality, and freedom.

These principles guide the Courts and everyday life, from family and property to business and the delivery of justice.

At Luitingh & Associates, we proudly help people navigate this framework with clarity, care, and confidence.

Here’s to a unified, inclusive democracy 🇿🇦

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