Legal
Lewis Hamilton Tried To Stop A 19th Century Swiss Watchmaker From Using His Name
20 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The British driver may be enjoying another successful season on the track, but he hasn’t had it all his own way of late.
Katlego Maboe’s Scheduled Court Appearance Yesterday Was A Total Farce
04 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Katlego Maboe arrived for his scheduled court appearance yesterday, although the same cannot be said for other vital parties.
CCMA Rules On Smoking Cannabis Before Work
02 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A man who was fired from his job for smoking cannabis before arriving at work took the company to the CCMA.
Why You Shouldn’t Panic If SARS Audits You
09 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nobody likes receiving the news that they’re under audit from SARS, but there’s no need to panic just yet.
How Many Demerit Points Before You Lose Your Driving Licence
07 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The country’s new demerit system is here, so it’s probably a good idea to take note of what you’ll be up against on the roads.
Want To Understand The US Supreme Court Battle? Let John Oliver Talk You Through It [Video]
29 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As soon as the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was announced, you just knew the final few weeks leading up the US election were going to become even nastier.
New Lawsuit Filed Against Kevin Spacey
10 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The lawsuit, seeking “unspecified damages”, accuses Spacey of sexual assaults in the 1980s, when the plaintiffs were teenagers.
You Could End Up In Jail For A Silly, Unintentional Error On Your Tax Return
07 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Submitting a tax return to SARS is always a rather nervy affair, and now a proposed amendment to the law has practitioners worried about the implications.
Western Cape Judge Allegedly Put Out Hit On Colleague
07 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to reports, Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe was involved in trying to orchestrate a hit on Western Cape Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath.
Tobacco Giants Aren’t Done Fighting Smoking Ban In Court
17 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) has announced that it will continue with its legal action.
Even The Cops Are Snapping Up Black Market Booze
31 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africans selling booze on the black market allege that they bribe, sell to, and drink with, members of the police.
Former Bok Flyhalf Hit With R9m Lawsuit After Farm Shooting
22 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Johan Goosen was touted as a potential Springbok great from a young age, but these aren’t the headlines rugby fans expected him to make.
“You Need To Hear Them” – Thuli Madonsela’s Open Letter To President Ramaphosa
04 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’m sure we’ve all had enough of open letters, but Madonsela has earned the right to speak truth to power.
Joe Exotic Won’t Like Carole Baskin’s Latest Legal Victory
02 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst Joe Exotic languishes in prison, Carole Baskin is celebrating a big legal victory.
Another Tobacco Industry Giant Challenging Cigarette Ban In Court
29 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
British American Tobacco SA has had enough of the tobacco sales ban, and is initiating urgent legal proceedings.
Every Smoker Can Relate To This Woman’s Tobacco Sales Ban Reaction [Video]
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When President Ramaphosa announced that the ban on tobacco sales would continue under alert level 3, South African smokers let out a collective cry of anguish.
Warning – Do NOT Pay The Fine If Arrested During Lockdown
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Lockdown fines can range from R500 to R5 000, but there’s a reason it’s called an admission of guilt fine.
UPDATED: Bad News For The Guy Who Owns Cape Town’s ‘Stay Home’ Billboard
23 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Even if you’ve been nowhere near Long Street and Kloof Street, you’d have seen pictures of the ‘Stay Home’ billboard.
Video Perfectly Illustrates Why Fox News Is Being Sued For Coronavirus Misinformation
06 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When future generations look back, there will be a great deal of disbelief surrounding exactly how we handled the coronavirus pandemic.
How To Make An Application For TERS, The Temporary Employee / Employer Relief Scheme
30 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many business owners have been wondering and waiting for news on how to apply for the COVID-19 TERS relief fund.
Push Ups And Squats – Soweto Residents Punished For Ignoring Lockdown [Videos]
30 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Footage has emerged of SAPS and SANDF members seemingly punishing residents of Soweto for breaking the lockdown laws.
Enjoy These Two Pranksters Fooling Morning News Shows [Video]
24 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chop and Steele aren’t exactly your average strongmen. In fact, they’re not strongmen at all, but that didn’t stop them from making it onto live TV.
SA’s New Cannabis Bill – How Much You Can Keep And Grow At Home
17 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Regulation of Cannabis Bill, drafted by the ministry of justice, outlines how much ‘erb can legally be kept at home, as well as how much you can possess in public.
Make Sure You Write ‘2020’ In Full On Legal Documents – Here’s Why
07 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nowadays, everyone loves an abbreviation, but you might want to take the extra half-second to write ‘2020’ in full.
Elon Musk Won That ‘Pedo Guy’ Trial, But The Internet Is Having The Last Laugh
09 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A Los Angeles jury decided that Musk wasn’t liable for damages after being sued by Vernon Unsworth for defamation. It does mean he’s liable to be chirped, though.
Great News – You Can Renew Your Car Licence Via WhatsApp [Video]
29 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I dream of a future where most of life’s hassles can be taken care of through WhatsApp, but let’s just start with renewing your car licence for now.
How Cape Town Plans To Fight Land Invasions
21 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The City of Cape Town’s mayor, Dan Plato, says that land invasions “pose a serious threat to service delivery and housing opportunities”, which is why the City is looking at introducing new laws.
Sentencing Handed Down In Uyinene Mrwetyana Rape And Murder Case
15 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Former post office worker Luyanda Botha, the man who has confessed to the rape and murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana, has been sentenced.
So This Lady Wants R9 Million Because Her Husband Is Gay
01 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It can’t be easy to hear your husband of six years tell you that he’s gay, but can you put a price on the emotional pain and psychological trauma that causes? Apparently, you can.
SARS Has Some New Rules When It Comes To Trusts And Taxes
11 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS has introduced a number of new complicated measures to ensure that trusts function correctly in terms of tax compliance.
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