Pretoria High Court’s Accepts Landmark Ruling That “Believed Consent” Will No Longer Serve As Defence
A pivotal constitutional battle over the Sexual Offence Act has reached its conclusion in the Pretoria High Court, where a landmark ruling declared that the defence of “believed consent” will no longer hold ground.
France Shattered By Horrific Drugging And Rape Case As 51 Men Go On Trial
A French retiree is accused of drugging his wife and then inviting dozens of men to rape her over almost a decade, in a case that has horrified the country.
Gauteng Couple Spend 12 Years And R10 Million On Legal Fees For Bitter Divorce
Divorce proceedings began when their child was just five years old, and now, at 17, she has spent much of her life caught in the middle of a high-conflict divorce.
Durban Woman Arrested Due To Mistaken Identity Awarded R350,000 In Damages
Police Minister Bheki Cele has been ordered to pay a hefty damages fine of R350,000 after arresting the wrong person.
A Third Of Cash Crusaders Franchises Cancel Their Deals And Start New Brand
There was a mutiny among the pawnshops last week when 78 of Cash Crusaders’ 150 non-corporate franchises cancelled their franchise agreements and started trading as Cash Xchange.
People Are Getting Sued For Using A Smiley Face
The Smiley Company is suing Etsy sellers who they claim are profiting off their smile, which is a far cry from the company’s goal of ‘spreading positivity through smiles, to make the world a happier, kinder place’.
Everyone Is Curious Why The Moroccan King Filed More Trademarks In SA In 2022 Than Anyone Else, Including Amazon
Besides the number of applications and the circumstances around them, those in the know say that the applications were some of the most unusual they had seen.
Don’t Talk To Me, Talk To My AI – World’s First Lawyer App Goes On Trial
Legal history is being made as an AI lawyer auditions for Megan’s replacement in ‘Suits’. Minus all the drama.
Boris Becker Is Giving Classes In Prison, And It’s Not Tennis
Who knew that playing games with the financial system would lead Boris Becker down a path to becoming a health and wellness shaman?
“Game-Changer”: WhatsApp Group Admins In SA Better Take Note
Under South African law, WhatsApp group admins could be held legally liable for other users’ posts.
The Biggest Problem With Being Taken To The CCMA
I was recently taken to the CCMA by an employee who was dismissed at the end of her one month probation.
Actually, Cigarette Sales Are Banned For Alert Level 4
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.
First Alleged Crime In Space Leads To Some Interesting Legal Questions
NASA is currently investigating what could be considered the first crime perpetrated in space, and it raises a few interesting legal conundrums.
Don’t Miss Your Chance To Oppose The ‘No Swearing On Cape Town Beaches’ Proposal
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.
People Are Paying R25 000 To Open Marijuana Dispensaries Across South Africa – 70 Open So Far
Once they decriminalised marijuana for personal and private use in South Africa, it was only a matter of time before the industry took off.
SPAR Trolley Incident Earned This Man R150k
A 78-year-old man who was injured during a shopping trip has received a R150 000 settlement, after he sued SPAR for damages.
Video Of Grade Eight And Nine Pupils Enjoying An Apple Bong Surfaces
A group of students are facing disciplinary action after they posted a video of them smoking dagga through an apple.
Global Gambling Changes Spread To SA: The National Gambling Amendment Act And What It Means
The National Gambling Amendment Bill affects all areas of gaming, such as the lottery, casino gambling, horse racing, sports betting and online gambling.
Local Lawyer Gives Quick Advice On Pay-To-Chat Messaging App
The problem with lawyers is you often just want one quick answer from them. But they charge by the hour, and you have to ensure a formal sit down so everyone can play the game.
Be Careful – Your Thumbs Up Emoji Could Be Legally Binding
If you happen to use an array of emoticons to communicate with anyone and everyone, you could land yourself in a little bit of trouble with the law.
Started A WhatsApp Group Lately? You Might Want To Worry About What People Are Posting
A recent criminal case has led to lawyers reminding admins of WhatsApp groups that they better watch out, because things can go south very quickly.
Are The #GuptaLeaks Emails Enough To Take Down JZ Once And For All?
The question everyone has been asking is whether the #GuptaLeaks will be able to, once and for all, take down the man who has been stealing our state’s funds.
HUGE: Western Cape High Court Ruling Allows Home Use Of Dagga
Following a court ruling from earlier this morning, the marijuana landscape in South Africa has forever been altered. This calls for a celebration.
This Is How Media24’s Supreme Court War Against Oxford’s Afrikaans Dictionary Ended
After having a copyright claim thrown out of the Cape Town High Court, Media24 decided to appeal the ruling and take their case to the very top.
Everything You Need To Know When You Hit A Roadblock
Roadblocks are never a good time, although if your’e clued up on exactly where you stand with the law it helps ease that tension.
Here’s Why The Cops Will Find It Tricky To Bust You For Driving Stoned
Now that the States have legalised marijuana, they have to figure out how to tell if you’re driving stoned.
Caught Speeding? These Are Your Rights And The Laws One Really Should Know
We all hate forking over our hard-earned cash for things like speeding fines, which is why it pays to know what rights you have when caught.
If You’re Wondering Whether It’s Legal To Operate An Apple Watch On The Road In SA, Check This Out
With the Apple Watch arriving on our shores and proving very popular the question of using it on the roads has begun to surface. Here’s what the law says.
Hilarious – It Is Now Illegal To Use The #feesmustfall Hashtag – Whoops
Tweeters beware, a ruling from the Western Cape High Court yesterday may land all those using the hashtag #feesmustfall in some really hot water.
Everyone At Webber Wentzel Hates Their New Boss And Is Running Away
That’s if you believe the undertones of today’s Business Day article which details an ‘exodus’ over at Webber Wentzel.