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Why The US Government Is Taking Google To Court
21 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Every year, at around this time, Google finds itself in hot water. This time it’s going to be a little harder to get out of.
SA Government On Why Our Land Expropriation Won’t End Like Zimbabwe
14 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As the latest land expropriation bill is gazetted, the government says that fears around Zimbabwe-style land grabs are unfounded.
Ozzie Drug Addicts Go To Jail After Stealing From Dealer
13 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
After he was robbed, a dealer with a house full of meth called the police to report the theft of his meth. It’s all rather confusing.
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.
SA Is Considering Decriminalising Personal Drug Use – Here’s Why
07 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Crime statistics have shown that drug-related convictions, even for possession of small quantities, are significantly higher than for other violations.
Nasty Camps Bay Neighbour Showdown Ends Up In Cape High Court
06 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Camps Bay neighbours who have been feuding for six years have taken their dispute to the Cape Town High Court.
Important Court Ruling For Unmarried Couples In Long-Term Relationships
01 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new ruling in the Western Cape High Court has ensured that those in life partnerships can inherit should one of them die without leaving a will.
Today Is D-Day For Drivers To Renew Vehicle Licences
22 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The grace period for vehicle licence renewals is officially over, which could mean fines and penalties if you miss today’s deadline.
Clicks Protest Could Backfire Very Badly For This EFF MP
22 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
EFF MP Kenny Motsamai is under investigation after a violent altercation during the Clicks protests that took place earlier this month.
The Biggest Problem With Being Taken To The CCMA
21 Sep 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I was recently taken to the CCMA by an employee who was dismissed at the end of her one month probation.
Doctor Accused In Culpable Homicide Case Gunned Down In Jozi
17 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One of the doctors charged with culpable homicide in the death of a 10-year-old boy was gunned down in Joburg yesterday.
Banksy’s Hidden Identity Is Causing Him Problems
17 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Banksy is stuck between a rock and a hard place, as he struggles to claim his work while at the same time keeping his identity a secret.
“All Their Mothers’ Po*ses, Man!” – Attorney Rages At Jozi High Court Judge [Video]
17 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Attorney Darren Sampson is in hot water after he let loose on a Johannesburg high court judge yesterday, whipping out some rather colourful language.
More Bodies Found At Cape Town’s Most Notorious Murder Dumping Ground
16 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Two more gunshot victims were found earlier in the week, contributing to Baden Powell Drive’s notoriety as a dumping ground for bodies.
Latest On Suspect Accused Of Killing SA-Born Doctor In Canada
15 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On August 10, tragedy struck at a clinic in the city of Red Deer, in Canada’s Alberta province, when 45-year-old South African-born family doctor Walter Reynolds was murdered.
Attention Dog Owners: Take Note Of This Court Ruling
14 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Dog owners beware. A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeals has laid down the law regarding who is responsible should your hound cause harm.
Ozzies Rage As Pregnant Woman Arrested For Anti-Lockdown Facebook Post [Video]
03 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Public opinion is divided over a video of a pregnant woman, arrested in Australia, for promoting an anti-lockdown protest online.
One Step Closer To Affordable Housing In Sea Point
01 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A groundbreaking judgement from the Western Cape High Court has taken the first step toward addressing the legacy of apartheid spatial planning in Cape Town.
It’s Far Too Easy To Dump Bodies Along The Cape Coastline
31 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
More bodies have been found in the bushes next to Baden Powell Drive, on a stretch locals now refer to as “the killing fields of the Cape Flats”.
Illegal Land Invasion Fears As Cape High Court Bans Shack / Hut Evictions
27 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Western Cape High Court has granted an urgent interdict stopping the City from evicting people who illegally occupied land during the lockdown.
Get Ready For Roadblocks And Crackdowns This Weekend
25 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The clampdown on drunken driving is in full swing, so you might want to play it safe if you’re heading out for a drink this weekend.
They’ve Caught The Fraudster Behind SA’s Massive Data Breach
20 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, news broke that Experian suffered a massive data breach, that placed millions of South Africans’ personal information at risk.
Final Meals And Last Words Of US Prisoners Before Execution [Images]
18 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
To draw attention to the penal system in the US, photographer Jackie Black recreates the last meals requested by prisoners on death row.
Tragic Story Of SA-Born Doctor Murdered With Machete In Canada [Videos]
14 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On Monday morning, August 10, South African-born doctor Walter Reynolds was murdered by a patient weilding a hammer and machete at a clinic in Canada.
Heir To Red Bull Fortune At Centre Of Scandal Involving Drugs, Death, And Fast Cars
12 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The 2012 case, where a Thai police officer was killed in a collision with a Ferrari driven by the heir to the Red Bull fortune, is now back in the spotlight.
It’s Been A While Since We’ve Covered A Daytime Jewellery Store Heist [Videos]
12 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, two jewellery heists played out in two different provinces, with both ending in gunfire.
Update On That R690 Million Yacht That Fell Off A Cargo Ship
07 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The champion superyacht, ‘My Song’, was damaged beyond repair when it was almost lost at sea after falling off a cargo ship.
These Medical Experts Reckon SA’s Alcohol Sales Ban Needs Reviewing [Video]
03 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that the reinstated alcohol sales ban has effectively reduced pressure on the healthcare system, medical experts are calling on government to review the latest data.
High Court Rules On Whether Children Using Cannabis Should Be Locked Up
03 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Dozens of children have been issued with punishments harsher than those dealt out to adults, for similar crimes.
Latest SA Crime Stats – 58 Murders A Day
31 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SAPS has published the country’s crime statistics for 2019/20, showing increases and decreases in certain areas over the 12 months in question.
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