A pupil at a top private boys’ school has been accused of using digitally manipulated photos of a 15-year-old girl and linking them to an inappropriate video, which he used to try to blackmail her into sending him explicit photos of herself.
In South Africa, environmental protection is entrenched in the most important piece of legislation, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
SHEPSTONE & Wylie Attorneys in a statement by Erasmus Theron and Herman de Jong revealed that despite there being no increase in Sugar Tax there has been an increased focus by SARS on manufacturers' compliance within the sugary beverages industry.
While investment is being made into the ports, a concerted effort needs to be made to tackle the criminal elements that impact on the logistics chain.
While there can be no question that there have been problems surrounding KwaZulu-Natal's ports in recent years, steps are being taken to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
The far-reaching impact of the Trump tariffs highlights the importance of having the right paperwork in place.
On 4 December 2024, the Supreme Court of Appeal SCA delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Ibex RSA Holdco Ltd and Another. This judgment underscores the critical importance of transparency and accountability in corporate governance, particularly in the context of South Africa's largest corporate scandal involving the Steinhoff Group.
South African employees are advised to follow lawful instructions from their superiors and address any issues afterwards, as failing to do so may lead to being fired.
A recent Labour Appeal Court case in South Africa has highlighted the importance of employees following lawful instructions from their superiors. The case involved a correctional officer, Kutu, who was fired after refusing to escort an inmate in need of urgent medical care.
If any taxpayer has received a tax assessment (Assessment) from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that did not align with the factual tax position or interpretation of the tax Acts, they are not alone. Many South Africans find themselves in this situation, facing what appears to be an impossible tax bill.
For many years, numerous municipalities have adopted and enforced planning by-laws that contained transfer embargoes on properties that did not comply with their land use scheme requirements.
The rise in social media videos portraying animal cruelty has sparked discussions about the motivations behind such acts and the accountability of both abusers and those who film and share these heinous acts.
This article was originally published in Longevity’s print annual Living Beyond 100 edition 2024-25 and was awarded third place in the written content section of the Climate Media Awards, which were hosted by Scrolla.
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