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Friday, July 29, 2011
ICC World Cup 2011: How New Zealand Can Beat South Africa
South Africa who are set to meet New Zealand in the third quarter-final of ICC World Cup 2011, at Mirpur, Bangladesh, on Friday, March 25, are overwhelming favourites to win the game and book a place in the semi-finals. However, New Zealand can beat South Africa if they play to a plan. In this article, I analyze how:
* Win the toss and bat: This needs to be emphasized especially because Vettori who has returned to skipper the team likes to bowl whenever he wins the toss. New Zealand's best hope against the big teams is to bat first and put the runs on the board, as they showed against Pakistan.
* Dismiss Smith early: The Kiwis should aim to dismiss Smith early, and that could cause a wobble in the South African middle order. Though Amla has consistently been among the runs, the Proteas' skipper has not found runs easy to score at this world cup. With Southee firing well in New Zealand's bowling line up, they have the man to achieve this first step of the plan.
* Get all-rounders must fire: New Zealand have an enviable wealth of all-rounders, a rare commodity. Scott Styris, Jacob Oram, N McCulum and Vettori are all competent with bat and ball alike. But barring Vettori, they are inconsistent performers. If their all-rounders fire on this big stage, the Kiwis could be on their way to causing an upset.
* Handle the bowling judiciously: Most bowling attacks fail in the death overs. In Vettori, New Zealand have one of the best bowlers who has taken charge of the final overs, several times in the past, with rare composure. Vettori must handle his bowling, particularly his own, with care, so as not to allow the Proteas to run away with the game. For instance, he could bowl three of the five batting powerplay overs, apart from the death overs. Vettori holds the key in a battle that could be decided by spin, on a dry sub-continental wicket at Mirpur.
* Be wary of Steyn: Apart from Steyn, no other South African bowler has looked overly threatening. Imran Tahir if he plays could be a threat in spin friendly conditions, but if the Kiwis can weather Steyn at the top of the order they could launch themselves to a big score. They should seek to play him out and look to deprive him of a wicket and not worry about the run-rate. The runs will come if you preserve your wickets.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Divorce in South Africa - Your Best Options
Most South Africans divorce within the first five to nine years of marriage and most of those are initiated by women.
The most common reason sited for divorce in South Africa is simply that the couples drift apart, followed closely by drug and alcohol abuse (cocaine use being prevalent), physical abuse and unemployment.
More recently, statistics show that financial difficulties are coming to the fore in most divorce cases filed for the latter half of 2007 early 2008 whilst infidelity and lack of communication are cited less.
Dissolving Marriages
As in most countries, married couples can dissolve their marriage through divorce leaving the parties to remarry legally again at a later date. The process is dependant on the status of the marriage. In South Africa that is usually a civil marriage - in community of property or out of community of property. Some South African marriages are also customary marriages.
A civil marriage can be dissolved according to the Divorce Act. Customary marriages are dissolved according to civil law but also according to custom and tradition.
Addressing the Issues
Before petitioning for divorce, look closely at your options:
* Can you reconcile?
* Do you need a lawyer?
* Can you agree an asset split?
* Maintenance and custody of the children?
* What about alimony?
* What are the costs?
Reconciliation
Most good lawyers will advise the petitioner to seek counselling and explore reconciliation prior to filing for divorce as the procedures can be lengthy and expensive if both parties are not in agreement.
There are many avenues to follow in regard to reconciliation. FAMSA offer an excellent counselling and arbitration service to couples facing divorce.
Choosing a lawyer
A petitioner needs to ask first and foremost if a lawyer is necessary? If a couple is in agreement regarding proceeding with a divorce then the petitioner can file for divorce at the local court for a fee of R120, a copy of your marriage certificate, a copy of your ID and your completed divorce papers.
If a couple cannot agree on the issues of the divorce then it is advisable to seek legal guidance but bear in mind that each divorce case is different. Question your attorney on their specialisations, their approach to divorce - is it tactical or aggressive? Most importantly, ask them to outline their fee structure in full upfront.
Can you agree?
If the couple can agree on asset split, maintenance and custody of minors then filing at the local court is the easiest option. Usually a 50:50 split is awarded by the court anyway so fighting up front only costs you money. Sit down and be practical. You both have to start over and what you lose in legal fees could be put to better use.
If you can agree, draw up the agreement and both sign it and have it witnessed and attach it to your divorce petition. (Agreement)
Custody of the minor children
Custody must be agreed before a court will grant a divorce. Consider what is best for your children rationally. In most instances the woman is usually granted custody however it is not uncommon for a couple to agree that custody be granted to the father. In African Customary Law the father usually remains the childrens natural guardian.
Irrespective of custody, maintenance and visitation is required to be agreed upon and where a couple cannot or will not agree the court will decide bearing in mind that all parents have a duty to support their children including all illegitimate children.
Maintenance issues can be addressed to the Maintenance court once the divorce is finalised.
Alimony
It is rare in South Africa that Alimony is awarded unless the spouse can prove that they are incapable of earning a living as they have been a house-spouse/parent since the inception of the marriage and have no visible means of support.
Alimony is usually agreed by the couple for a set period and taken into account with the settlement agreement.
The costs
Getting divorced can be very expensive. It is advisable to petition for divorce yourself via the local magistrates court to keep costs at a minimum. Agreeing the settlement, custody and maintenance upfront is the best solution in South Africa as it negates the need for an attorney and legal fees.
Figures released recently showed that the divorce rate last year was the lowest yet, and analysts say economic uncertainty has made unhappily married couples reluctant to part ways. Few couples divorce during tough economic times because lawyers fees are simply too expensive, often resulting in further financial problems for the couple as they enter their new lives.
Best Options
Go to your local magistrates court and ask for their assistance. It is reasonable and just as efficient.
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