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Can I go to jail for unpaid debts
We hear many stories of debt collectors harassing and threatening clients for payment, mainly due to people not knowing their rights and the extent...
Inmates in fear as Covid-19 infections, deaths in SA prisons surge
Inmates and officials are living in fear after the Correctional Services Department recorded an increasing number of Covid-19 infections of up to 388, with...
Your social media post could land you in jail
Community groups are created to bring residents together and help spread news about relevant matters or incidents. But did you know that you could...
South Africa: fraud considered more serious than murder Heavier punishment imposed
South Africa has seen a surge of fraud related crimes happening within white-collar business sectors of the country. Fraud constitutes a serious economic crime...
Lying on your CV could soon land you in jail
The South African government is working towards passing a law that would mean harsher punishment for those who lie on their CVs.
Within most industries,...
Lying on your CV could land you in jail
Many people may embellish their Curriculum Vitae now and again to make it seem more impressive, but a new amendment made to the National...
Concerns raised following Western Cape business kidnappings
Minister for Community Safety in the Western Cape, Dan Plato, has raised concerns following a number of high-profile kidnappings in the area.
In...
Jail time for water-wasters as Cape Town approaches day zero
The City of Cape Town has proposed a new set of by-laws which includes possible jail time for heavy water users as the Western...
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