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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.
Yacht Dispute Between Cape Town Father And Son Remains Very Salty
05 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Peter Wehrley and his son Mark are involved in a long-running legal battle, centred around a luxury yacht, which appears to be no closer to a resolution.
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.
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.
Harvey Weinstein Isn’t Doing Very Well In Prison
18 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Harvey Weinstein is ill and being closely monitored at the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility.
Cannabis, Heroin, Mushrooms: Massive Election For US Drug Reform
05 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The American election results are still being tallied, but votes for elected officials weren’t the only ones cast this week.
Divorce Lawyers – It’s Tough Being Wealthy, Married, And Away From Your Mistress During Lockdown
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Divorce cases among the rich are on the rise during the pandemic, for reasons that don’t usually apply to the average Joe.
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.
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.
Hilarious Legal Battle Between Bill Murray And The Doobie Brothers
28 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some legal battles are nasty right from the start, whereas others prefer a more tongue-in-cheek way of getting the message across.
Here’s Why Experts Are So Disappointed With SA’s Cannabis Bill
25 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Industry experts say the draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill has ‘completely missed the mark’, outlining a number of key areas where it falls short.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What The Latest Cannabis Bill Says About Legal Possession Amounts And Penalties
11 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Friday last week, Justice and Correctional Services minister Ronald Lamola published the draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill.
Melbourne Lockdown Struggles As “Sovereign Citizens” Fight Back [Videos]
04 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some residents of Victoria, calling themselves “sovereign citizens”, are refusing to co-operate with police checks, which in some cases has led to violent showdowns with law enforcement.
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.
Mom And Dad In Court Battle Over This Teenager’s Tattoo
31 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The divorced couple fighting over their daughter’s tattoo cleary haven’t taken into account that it’s permanent, no matter what the courts say.
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