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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.
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Mugabe’s Estate Said To Include $10 Million, Four Houses, 10 Cars, And An Orchard
03 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Robert Mugabe’s estate has been registered, giving us a look at the assets he amassed while he was running (and ruining) Zimbabwe.
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SA Land Expropriation Plans Hit A Legal Snafu
28 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some Department of Trade & Industry officials have warned that expropriating land owned by foreign nationals could contravene existing treaties.
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It’s Hard For Julius Malema To Deny Assault Charges After Video From Winnie’s Funeral Goes Public
21 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Julius Malema is maintaining that shoving a policeman at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s funeral was an act of patriotic bravery. The video tells a different story.
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Speed Limits, Drunk Driving, And Demerits – Traffic Law Changes Coming Soon
20 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Just in time for the festive season, the government is putting a few new traffic laws and procedures in place to ensure safer roads.
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Sentencing Handed Down In Uyinene Mrwetyana Rape And Murder Case
15 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Former post office worker Luyanda Botha, the man who has confessed to the rape and murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana, has been sentenced.
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Meet The Therapy Dogs That Help SA Children Prepare For Court [Video]
23 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Testifying in court is terrifying for a child, but with a little help from some trained therapy dogs, the experience can be significantly improved.
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Largest Dark Web Child Porn Site In The World Taken Down By Tracing Bitcoin
17 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The IRS in America followed bitcoin transactions, which led to the takedown of the largest child pornography site on the dark web.
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Dros Rapist Nicholas Ninow Read This Poem In Court [Video]
16 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
During his court appearance today, convicted rapist Nicholas Ninow read out a poem, directed at the victim’s family.
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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.
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SA Woman Arrested Smuggling Drugs Into Mauritius – Four-Year-Old Returns With No Mum
10 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A four-year-old boy who was with his mom when she was caught smuggling drugs into Mauritius has been returned to South Africa.
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Elon Musk Admits To Being A “F***ing Idiot” In ‘Pedo Guy’ Case
09 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Remember that time Elon called that heroic diver ‘pedo guy’? The defamation case is underway and it’s not looking good for the entrepreneur.
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SA’s Revenge Porn Laws – Huge Fines And Jail Time
09 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
President Ramaphosa has signed a new amendment bill into law that officially declares revenge porn illegal, with harsh consequences for perpetrators.
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Zombie / Angelina Jolie Hybrid Instagram Star Arrested
07 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Sahar Tabar, an Iranian Instagram star famous for her resemblance to Angelina Jolie, has been arrested.
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Meghan Sues British Tabloid As Harry Fears For Her Safety
02 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Meghan is suing the Daily Mail for publishing a private letter, prompting Harry to release a heartfelt statement about the worries of history repeating itself.
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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.
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How To Contest The Speeding Ticket You Didn’t Deserve
30 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Have you ever received a speeding fine when you weren’t speeding? Here’s what you can do about it.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Hiding Contraband In SA Prisons [Video]
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The inmates at Westville Prison are pretty creative when it comes to hiding their contraband.
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Report Reveals Millions Looted By Top Cops For “Bogus Crime Intelligence Projects”
23 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The pressure is on to get to the bottom of the “slush fund” looted by top cops to pay for their personal expenses.
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Cape Town City Officials Defy Court Order – Continue To Harass The Homeless
20 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The City of Cape Town is being accused of being in contempt of a court order that prohibited them from harassing the homeless.
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Spanking Your Kids Is Officially Illegal
18 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Looks like you can no longer give your toddler a quick whack when they’re screaming for sweets in the grocery store.
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SA’s Latest Crime Stats Are Out – Weekend Murders, Worst Affected Areas, And More
13 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
When it comes to the overall crime in South Africa, the latest stats paint an ugly picture.
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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.
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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.
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SA Marriage Law Is Set For A “Complete Overhaul”
02 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Department of Home Affairs is working to completely overhaul the current marriage policy in South Africa.
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First Alleged Crime In Space Leads To Some Interesting Legal Questions
28 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
NASA is currently investigating what could be considered the first crime perpetrated in space, and it raises a few interesting legal conundrums.
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Keep A Look Out For Cardboard Cut-Out Traffic Cops Around Cape Town [Video]
27 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If the traffic officers in your area look a little odd, it might be because they aren’t actually traffic officers at all.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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