Ransomware – Can you pay?
Ransomware, also referred to as a crypto-virus, is malicious software that is used by cybercriminals to illicitly infect, lock-out and then take control over digital...
Criminal Law
Criminal Law News & Insights
Criminal Law in South Africa is based on common law, case law, and legislation. In the definition of Van der Walt et al, a crime is “conduct which common or statute law prohibits and expressly or impliedly subjects to punishment remissible by the state alone and which the offender cannot avoid by his own act once he has been convicted.” The standard of evidence in South Africa is Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt. This topic includes articles, analyses and insights relating to both national and international criminal law. Articles examine relevant court cases, judgments and regulatory developments in financial crimes, violent crimes, property crimes and other statutory offenses.
Knock knock knocking on jail’s door – Cartel conduct
The amendments to the Competition Act, 1998, which introduce criminal liability for cartel conduct, came into effect on 1 May 2016. The amendments introduced criminal...
Clever legal footwork puts end to warlord’s freedom
The spectacular jury trial of Liberian warlord, Jungle Jabbah, for US immigration fraud and his unprecedented 30-year sentence have been welcomed by ordinary Liberians. So...
by Juta
State sets up trust to compensate victim after four year battle
Towards the end of last year, the Pretoria High Court granted judgment in favour of the plaintiff, Advocate JC van Eeden, who is the curator ad litem to 62 year old Prince Mokwalakwala (Prince). This welcome ruling came after four years of vigorous litigation by the…
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Demise of Kenya’s mandatory death penalty
A recent landmark decision by Kenya’s highest court, setting aside the mandatory death sentence for murder, is having an impact in that country. It has...
by Juta
Theft as a ground for dismissal and the consequences that follow
Introduction
This article examines the appropriateness of the sanction of dismissal of an employee for theft in the workplace, the effect of dismissal of an employee...
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission finalises its first case
On 23 January 2018, the Commission issued final findings against SAB & T BEE Services (Pty) Ltd (“SAB&T“) and Ms Shameema Ismail (“Ismail“). This is...
Drunk driving and the law
Many of us have been in the situation where we have ended up at a get-together with friends, loved ones or work colleagues and have recklessly partaken in impulsive merriment that has ended up in us getting behind the wheel after one too many drinks – the old saying,…
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Justice Department to mobilise communities to act against women and children abuse during 16 Days of Activism
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development urges community members to participate in a series of activities during the 16 Days of Activism for No...
Should minors be identified after turning 18?
The Northern Gauteng High Court recently ruled that all child offenders, victims and witnesses may be identified once they have turned 18. This was a...
