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Silence Protects No One. Speak Up Against Rape!

02 April 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

What is rape? Rape is one of the most serious and traumatic crimes in our communities. It is a violation... of a person’s body, dignity and constitutional rights. Despite ongoing efforts by Government and civil society, sexual violence remains a major social crisis affecting women, men and children across the Country.

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I am appearing in the Criminal Court for the First time - Will I be sent to Prison on my first appearance?

01 April 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Whether a person will go to jail on their first appearance in court is one of the most common concerns... faced by individuals who have been arrested or summoned to appear in a criminal matter. 

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Section 174 Explained.

01 April 2026,  Dries Knoetze

“I have been charged with assault and was represented by a legal practitioner during the trial. The State called only... the complainant to testify and no evidence whatsoever was presented to the court in order to proof that I have assaulted the complainant.

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You can be Criminally held liable for Marrying more than one women in South Africa

01 April 2026,  Allan Lesesa

There is a common English idiom that says: “the more, the better”– it signifies that a larger quantity of something... is preferrable than only having one. Consequently, there are many people who exploit our marriage system and marry more than one partner at the same time. What are the possible legal consequences to such acts? This article seeks to engage on this aspects and exp[lore the legalities in as far as there may be criminal liability.

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Silence Protects No One. Speak Up Against Rape!

02 April 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

What is rape? Rape is one of the most serious and traumatic crimes in our communities. It is a violation... of a person’s body, dignity and constitutional rights. Despite ongoing efforts by Government and civil society, sexual violence remains a major social crisis affecting women, men and children across the Country.

READ MORE
68
Article

I am appearing in the Criminal Court for the First time - Will I be sent to Prison on my first appearance?

01 April 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Whether a person will go to jail on their first appearance in court is one of the most common concerns... faced by individuals who have been arrested or summoned to appear in a criminal matter. 

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75
Article

Section 174 Explained.

01 April 2026,  Dries Knoetze

“I have been charged with assault and was represented by a legal practitioner during the trial. The State called only... the complainant to testify and no evidence whatsoever was presented to the court in order to proof that I have assaulted the complainant.

READ MORE
78
Article

You can be Criminally held liable for Marrying more than one women in South Africa

01 April 2026,  Allan Lesesa

There is a common English idiom that says: “the more, the better”– it signifies that a larger quantity of something... is preferrable than only having one. Consequently, there are many people who exploit our marriage system and marry more than one partner at the same time. What are the possible legal consequences to such acts? This article seeks to engage on this aspects and exp[lore the legalities in as far as there may be criminal liability.

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Suretyship vs Guarantee. What’s the difference?

02 May 2024

In this article, we look at two primary forms of security commonly found in financial transactions, namely suretyship agreements and... guarantees, and explain the difference between these two forms of security.

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What legal costs can a creditor charge a debtor to recover outstanding debt?

08 February 2022

When times are tough, you may not get around to paying all your bills. But be warned, if neglected for... too long, it will inevitably lead to letters of demand for payment along with interest, charges and legal fees. As your outstanding obligations grow, you may wonder whether all these costs are allowed? Lets unpack what the law says.

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Can a bank transfer funds from one account to another without your permission?

11 November 2019

I have two accounts with the same bank. I am in arrears on my home loan payments but will be... receiving money into my savings account. It’s not my money, but money from my sister that I must use to help arrange for her wedding and expenses. I’m just worried that the bank will see the money and then take it to settle my arrears on my home loan. Can they do this?

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