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All Is Not Well On The Bloubergstrand Beachfront
16 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Another dispute between neighbours has gone so far that the Cape Town High Court has been dragged in to settle things.
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.
Latest On That ‘Hijacked’ House In Constantia
13 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Things seem to be going from bad to worse for the owners of that ‘hijacked’ property on Lochner Road.
Constantia Homeowner Bankrupt After Showdown With ‘Tenants From Hell’
14 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Things went south for Catherine Deare when the “nice” tenants who moved into her house turned out to be an absolute nightmare.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK To Ban ‘Rough Sex’ Murder Defence
19 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Following a surge of killings, where defendants used “rough sex” as a defence, the UK is looking into making this inadmissible in court.
DA, FF Plus, Tobacco, And Hairdressers – Government’s Legal Challenges Mount
03 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African government is facing a number of legal challenges at present, set to play out in courtrooms across the country.
A Word Of Warning For Those Selling Booze And Cigarettes Via WhatsApp
13 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A lawyer weighs in on what could happen if you’re caught advertising illicit alcohol or tobacco products on social media.
Actually, Cigarette Sales Are Banned For Alert Level 4
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Last night, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, dropped the bomb that the government would be going back on the decision to allow the sale of tobacco products.
In Other News: New Zealand Granted Legal Personhood To A River
20 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you find yourself in New Zealand make sure to show the Whanganui River the same respect you show your fellow human beings.
That Iconic Jägermeister Logo Has A Very Weird History
20 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Strap in, because this story has it all – from talking animals to religious battles, saints, and booze.
Is The ANC Being Sneaky With Latest Land Expropriation Bill Draft?
24 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The controversial land expropriation bill is up for public comment, and you only have until the end of January to have your say.
Read This Before Accusing Someone Of Hate Speech In SA
04 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Supreme Court of Appeal has declared the controversial definition of ‘hate speech’ unconstitutional. It now has a new definition, so get up to speed.
Watch Out – These WhatsApp Messages Could Get You Locked Up
10 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill defines certain messages as illegal, and punishable with jail time and/or a fine.
Using Your Phone While Driving? It Could Be Confiscated And Donated
01 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You know how you lost phone privileges when you misbehaved as a teenager? The City of Cape Town is going ‘full parent’ with its new by-law.
Uber Does Not Want To Protect Its Drivers
12 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new law in California wants to reclassify independent contractors like Uber drivers as employees, and the ride-hailing company is pushing back.
That Iconic #AmINext Drone Shot Could Land Someone In Serious Trouble
10 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The photographer who used a drone to capture the image that cuts to the core of the protests against gender-based violence could be in a lot of trouble.
Radical Footage Of Hong Kong Cops Storming Train Station, Hitting Passengers [Videos]
02 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The ongoing protests in Hong Kong turned very violent this past weekend, as police used extreme force to disband pro-democracy protesters.
Don’t Miss Your Chance To Oppose The ‘No Swearing On Cape Town Beaches’ Proposal
23 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The City of Cape Town is going to have a tough time enforcing a proposed by-law that wants people to stop swearing on beaches.
It’s Official – Displaying The Old SA Flag In Public Is Hate Speech
22 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A South African court has ruled that publicly displaying the Apartheid-era flag now constitutes hate speech.
Some Of The Problems With The New Driving Demerit System
21 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Bill includes a demerit system that could hold serious implications for South African motorists.
SA Motorists Need To Take Note Of New Driving Demerit System Laws
16 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new bill into law that has some serious repercussions for how driving offences are handled.
Not An Easy Read – Magistrate Outed For “Absolutely Shocking” Child Rape Sentencing
01 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A special judicial review has revealed the extremely lenient suspended sentences handed down by a Durban magistrate to convicted child rapists.
US Supreme Court Supports FUCT
25 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The US Supreme Court is relaxing their laws on vulgar language, which granted this chap a long-sought trademark. Not everyone is pleased.
Scam Alert – Read This Before You Buy Or Sell Property In SA
19 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
An email scam is now doing the rounds, which is so effective that even law firms aren’t safe from hackers and fraudsters.
There Is A New Minimum Wage And It Is Now Law
27 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The National Minimum Wage has been signed into law, in the hope that it will lay the foundations for combatting economic inequality.
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