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Starting Today, These WhatsApp Messages Could Get You Locked Up
01 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Despite being signed into law back in June, most of the Cybercrimes Act will come into force from today.
Definitely Don’t Smuggle ‘Squid Game’ Into North Korea
25 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
‘Squid Game’ is apparently enough to unravel the whole social foundation of North Korea because anyone who dares bring the show to the country faces the possibility of being sentenced to death.
Ouch – Kevin Spacey Has Been Nailed By A Massive Lawsuit
23 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The studio that produced ‘House of Cards’, starring Kevin Spacey, is hitting the actor and his production companies where it hurts most.
SA Crimefighters Getting On The DNA Bandwagon
05 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A bill introduced in 2017 has just been approved for processing in parliament, which would theoretically make it easier to track and trace violent offenders via DNA samples.
SA Judge Reckons Sex Can’t Be Rape If Oral Has Been Going Down
15 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A former paramedic found guilty of raping his girlfriend has been acquitted by a judge who seems to think that sex can’t be considered rape if there is oral involved.
Please Enjoy These Anti-Vaxxers Getting Arrested In Cape Town [Video]
11 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Finally, after five anti-vax protests this year in Cape Town, two protesters were arrested for flouting the mask rule at the latest protest from the past Saturday.
What Happens Next For Britney Spears
30 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Yesterday, a judge made the call to immediately suspend Jamie Spears from the conservatorship that has controlled his daughter’s personal life and finances for 13 years.
You Could Soon Know Exactly How Much Your Boss Is Making
29 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new bill is being introduced that will force companies to be more transparent about the difference between the lowest- and highest-paid employees.
Britney’s Dad Wants A Pay-Off Before He Gives Back Her Freedom
01 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Britney’s attorney, Mathew Rosengart, has been hard at work fighting for his client’s freedom from her father, Jamie. He’s willing to relinquish control, but only after a sizeable payday.
These WhatsApp Messages Constitute Hate Speech In SA
27 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
If anyone is found to have committed a hate speech offence, they can be fined and jailed for up to three years in the case of a first conviction.
SA’s New Driving Laws: Here’s The Three-Step Fines Process
21 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Under the new Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) regulations, traffic violations will be decriminalised and handled in a three-step process.
Please Enjoy The Zuckerberg Cardboard Cutout At Capitol Riot Protest
26 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Social media giants, including Zuckerberg, were called to testify on the role of social media in the Capitol riots, against the backdrop of a small but effective protest.
Dodgy People Are Still Getting Caught After Flashing Their Wealth On Social Media [Videos]
05 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re going to be dodgy and flaunt your wealth, don’t post your activities to your public social media account in the middle of an economic crisis.
“Watch These Dorks” – Presenting Pakistan’s Rollerblading (Whilst Shooting) Cops [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Opinions are divided on whether cops on rollerblades is a good thing or a recipe for disaster, but so far it seems to be working out.
Uber SA Is Facing A Serious Lawsuit
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
It looks like, after years of classifying South African drivers as independent contractors, Uber is going to have to answer for itself in court.
Update On Former Domestic Worker Who Sought To Inherit Wealthy Lover’s Estate
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Jane Bwanya has approached the Constitutional Court to change laws that don’t allow people in opposite-sex life partnerships the same inheritance rights as married couples.
Lawyer Insists He Is “Not A Cat” In Glorious Zoom Filter Fail [Video]
10 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
In the words of Honourable Judge Roy B. Ferguson: “This kitten just made a formal announcement on a case”.
$17 Million For Weinstein Accusers
26 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
50 of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers will receive compensation, with the most serious allegations amounting to payouts of $500 000 or more.
William Booth Advises What To Do If You’re Bust Driving With Booze During Lockdown
15 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re caught committing a violation of adjusted alert level 3 lockdown rules, there’s some very important information that you should be aware of.
Investors Must Take Note Of This Important SA Tax Change
12 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa made an important tax change as of January 1, 2021, that you may not be aware of.
SA Booze Laws Might Push Age To 21, Plus More…
11 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The government will be reconsidering and reflecting on the country’s harmful relationship with alcohol, which has become apparent during booze sales bans.
How Bad You Must Be To Redo Your Driver’s Test With SA’s New Driving Laws
11 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s time to get to grips with the new, updated, and ready to go Aarto Act which will be rolled out on July 1, 2021.
R40k Bribes Not Enough To Stop Cops From Illegal Booze Busts
11 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve been busted for committing a crime, you might want to consider not adding to the charges by offering officers a bribe.
They’ve Added Some More Lockdown Rules (Including Fines)
18 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The new regulations for the festive season have been gazetted, alongside the punishment that businesses will face if they flout them.
Turns Out Your Driver’s Licence Doesn’t Actually Expire
14 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The law surrounding the renewal your driver’s licence card are a little murky, and need some unpacking.
Important Things To Remember If You’re Pulled Over By A Traffic Cop These Holidays
11 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Traffic officers will be out in force over the festive season, with a directive that Justice Project South Africa says is very sketchy.
Plettenberg Bay Holidaymakers Can Expect ‘Roadblocks’ And ‘Level 1 Protocols’ This Year
02 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As COVID-19 cases surge in the Western Cape, a number of holiday hotspots are considering harsh restrictions on public gatherings and other activities.
Jacob Zuma’s Done A Runner From The Zondo Commission
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Zuma is going to new lengths to avoid taking the stand, including bogus recusal requests and simply running away from the commission.
Let’s Have A Squizz At Pastor Bushiri’s Jets, Cars, And Home
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Self-styled ‘prophet’ Shepherd Bushiri and his wife finally handed themselves over to Malawian authorities yesterday, after fleeing the country. The couple lives a rather lavish lifestyle.
Floodgates Could Open For COVID-19 Insurance Payouts In SA
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Two rulings in the Cape High Court are going to make things very difficult for insurers failing to pay out for COVID-19-related losses in the hospitality industry.
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