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Wagatha Christie Case Perfectly Embodies New Reality TV Court Drama Phase
12 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We have entered a new phase in reality television. Sure, you can watch somebody remodel a home, or be shouted at by Gordon Ramsay, but inside the courtroom is where the real action is at.
That Infamous ‘Wagatha Christie’ Case Is Finally Kicking Off
10 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It involves Rebekah Vardy, the wife of Jamie, Coleen Rooney, the wife of Wayne, and a few infamous social media posts.
Oscar Pistorius’ Lawyer Is Unhappy With Reeva’s Parents
06 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pistorius’ lawyer, Julian Knight, has accused the Steenkamps of deliberately slowing the parole process down.
A Word Of Warning To Speeding Sea Point Drivers
19 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At least six new speed cameras have recently been installed to clamp down on illegal street racers and drivers breaking the law.
Gloves Are Already Off After Day One Of Johnny Depp Versus Amber Heard
13 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We knew the $50 million libel case Depp brought against Heard would be messy, but it’s already been dubbed the ‘soap opera’ trial.
It’s Painful Watching These Cars In The Eastern Cape Being Crushed [Videos]
01 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, the Road Traffic Management Corporation posted videos of vehicles that were illegally registered on the National Traffic Information System being crushed.
Divorce, Taxes, Property – Boris Becker Explains How He Went Broke
29 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During his tennis career, Boris Becker earned an estimated £38 million (roughly R730 million) in prize money and sponsorship deals. By 2017, he was declared bankrupt.
There’s A Clear Winner In CCMA’s Ongoing Anti-Vax Employees Battle
15 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As was to be expected with more and more people returning to on-site working, the CCMA has dealt with a number of vaccine mandate cases.
Looks Like Prince Charles Is Stepping In To Help His Younger Brother Out
08 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Prince Andrew has until March 17 to make that reported £12 million out of court settlement payment in full. Cash is just a little tight at this point.
Oscar Pistorius And Reeva’s Parents Butt Heads Over Parole Release
08 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In November last year, news broke that Oscar Pistorius was eligible for parole. His legal representation believes the process has stalled, while the Steenkamps contend that there was an “error in calculation”.
Things Go From Bad To Worse For ‘Tinder Swindler’
02 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Simon Leviev (real name Shimon Hayut) may not be behind bars where he belongs, but the hits just keep on coming.
Today’s The Day These WhatsApp Messages Become Illegal In SA
01 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
President Ramaphosa is making the new laws actionable from today (March 1), so it is definitely a good time to familiarise yourself with what can land you with a hefty fine and potential jail time.
Alec Baldwin Shooting CGI Video As Legal Woes Deepen
16 Feb 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At a press conference announcing a new lawsuit, lawyers released a play-by-play CGI video outlining everything that went wrong with the ‘Rust’ shooting.
Another Blow For SA Anti-Vax Employees
01 Feb 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is going to have its hands full with vaccine mandate cases.
CCMA Rules Company Can Fire Someone For Being Unvaccinated
26 Jan 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A recent ruling by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) found in favour of an employer, Goldrush Group, who sacked an employee for failing to get vaccinated.
The Mercedes / Red Bull F1 Drama Ain’t Over Yet
13 Dec 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
With Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton tied on points heading into this weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the stage was set for a dramatic finale.
It’s Gone Rather Quiet On The ‘Exit Tax’ Front
10 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The change would have a serious impact on those whose retirement plans involve moving abroad, so it’s being closely monitored.
The Worst Is Still To Come For Britney’s Father
03 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Britney’s lawyer is going ahead with a deposition filing against her father, which means Mr Spears and everyone who was dipping their hands into her large estate during the conservatorship should be worried.
Phil Collins’ Battle With His Ex-Wife Is Getting Very Ugly
27 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Phil Collins’ ex-wife Orianne Bates is alleging that he abused various substances and exhibited a terrible approach to personal hygiene.
SARS Brings Out The Big Guns To Nab SA’s Wealthiest
20 Oct 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In May, SARS announced it was forming an HWI unit, aimed at improving compliance amongst the country’s wealthiest citizens.
There’s A Fine Line Between Tax Avoidance And Tax Evasion
16 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fail to pay your taxes, and SARS will come knocking, with a number of new initiatives targeting everyone from businesses through to wealthy South Africans.
Latest On SA’s Cannabis Laws
25 Aug 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill will completely reshape cannabis laws in South Africa. Here’s the latest on where that stands.
Wife Killer Jason Rohde’s Appeal Didn’t Go Exactly To Plan
17 Aug 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jason Rohde’s legal team have appealed his murder conviction, appearing yesterday in front of the Supreme Court of Appeal.
SA Billionaire Douw Steyn Wins Huge Court Battle Against Former Fiancée
05 Aug 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Donne Botha claims that she married Steyn in 2007, and has been seeking a sizeable chunk of the billionaire’s wealth following their split.
Fertility Doctor Used Own Sperm Instead Of Women’s Partners
30 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Some couples, believing that the male partner’s sperm would be used, were given random samples, and in some cases, Dr. Barwin’s own sperm.
R120m Fresnaye Mansion Linked To Messy ‘Texas Tycoon’ Divorce
30 Jul 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the past five years, Preston Haskell, the son of a Texan construction mogul of the same name, has been involved in an increasingly messy divorce.
SARS Is Sniffing Around For Information On SA Crypto Traders
01 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Three of South Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges have been approached by SARS, which is looking into South Africans involved in “the mining, speculation and/or investment in crypto assets”.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Sued For ‘Exploding’ Vagina-Scented Candle
19 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
We’ve warned you before Goop’s jade eggs, and now we must add something about the vagina-scented candles, too.
Make Sure You’ve Sorted Your Zoom Profile Before Logging On For Your Next Court Appearance [Video]
13 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Judge Jeffrey Middleton wasn’t having any of it when a man showed up to his Zoom court arraignment with a rather uncouth name.
R10 Billion Should Do It: Latest On The ‘Please Call Me’ Vodacom Inventor Drama
09 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The long, long, long-running saga of Vodacom versus the man who invented the network’s ‘Please Call Me’ concept rages on, with a hearing planned for early next month.
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