The View Point

Going through a divorce can be an emotionally charged and challenging time for anyone. In addition to the many legal aspects involved, one significant consideration is spousal maintenance. If you are going through a divorce, getting clued up on spousal maintenance and how you might apply for it is a good idea.

Spousal maintenance refers to the financial support provided by one spouse to the other after the dissolution of a marriage. There are three main types of spousal maintenance: temporary, rehabilitative, and permanent. The granting of spousal maintenance is subject to Section 7 of the Divorce Act, 70 of 1979.

Guest:Tshepo Mojapelo, Director and attorney at Mojapelo Attorneys]

Human Rights Day commemorates the struggle of the South African people for democracy as well as for economic and racial equality. While the country has made enormous strides in providing access to schooling, with 98.8% of children aged seven to 14 enrolled in schools, providing democratic access to quality education remains a challenge. Since South Africa emerged as a democracy in 1994, the fight for equality has persisted largely owing to factors such as economic disparities and issues such as lack of resources and infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms and ill-equipped teachers in some communities, perpetuating the cycle of poverty.

As South Africa enters its 30th year of democracy, we need to readdress how we look at the challenges facing education and start making concrete steps towards quality benchmarks for our students

Broadened access to education in South Africa remains fundamental to equality

Guest: Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of IDEA

Guest: Risimati Mathye - Deputy Director-General for Water Services Management at the Department of Water and Sanitation

Water Services Authority (WSA) Summit: Who should be held accountable for what?

Aaron Naidu flies the South African flag high in Statistical Science studies

 Aaron Naidu - PhD Statistical Science student 

Guest: Kirsten Alexander - Producer at EmpowaEntreprenuers

Do you know what investors want and the type of funding suitable for your business?

Guest: Nthabiseng Dubazana, attorney at Dubazana Attorneys

Small claims:  what do they entail and what is the quickest way to get help?

Vessel Van der Merwe, Owner of Nov Chocolate

Guest: UNICEF Chief of Communication, Guy Taylor

Life and health insurance are essential because they lessen the financial burden that comes with a death, serious illness, or disability that can keep you from earning your regular salary.  It is for this reason that it is crucial to ensure that your insurance policy is valid, so that your claim will be paid as expected.

Now what happens when a giant insurance company refuses to pay out your money without a valid reason?  What is your legal right?

Guest: Denise Gabriels, The Lead Ombud for the Life Insurance Division of the National Financial Ombud Scheme