Legal Articles and Guides
How MTI fugitive’s luck ran out in Brazil
When MTI CEO Johann Steynberg was arrested in Goiânia, a city in Brazil’s interior, in December 2021, it was the first news anyone in SA – or elsewhere – had received of Steynberg (at least officially).
Mistress’ phone records used to uncover Booth killing details
The extra-marital affair of an imprisoned gang boss from Woodstock took centre stage in the Western Cape High Court yesterday, as the plot to murder top criminal attorney William Booth was laid bare.
A Ponzi scheme in sheep’s clothing
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a warning against Tiger Agriculture, a pyramid scheme promoted on social media that offers huge returns when people buy seedlings that are supposedly grown to mature plants and then sold.
Wainstein trial postponed following Lifman hit
The hit on Mark Lifman in a parking lot of Garden Route Mall in George on Sunday has resulted in the Brian Wainstein murder trial being postponed with the judge ordering the co-accused to ‘stay safe’.
Almost R4m awarded for 523 days in prison
The deprivation of liberty is a serious infringement on a person’s rights. The emotional distress and reputational harm caused by wrongful detention and malicious prosecution justify significant compensation, but the award must also be fair and balanced.
SPCA inspectors injured while executing warrant
Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors attempting to remove two dogs from their owner had to escape after they were attacked and bricks were thrown at them in Delft.
Sassa fraudster ordered to pay back the money
The Pretoria North Regional Court has granted the Asset Forfeiture Unit a confiscation order against Sarathamoney Sigamoney (67) after she was convicted of perjury, fraud and theft.
Alleged construction mafia extortionists get bail
Four alleged construction mafia members accused of trying to extort R60 000 in protection fees at a construction site in Durban have been released on bail.
Suspects arrested for Mark Lifman hit
Prominent underworld figure Mark Lifman (57) was shot dead at the Garden Route Mall in George yesterday. It has been reported that Lifman was charged with the 2017 murder of Brian Wainstein. He was due to appear in the Western Cape High Court today for the Wainstein murder trial.
Chief in hot water over fund's missing millions
Controversial Chief Moefi Mabalane is facing a fraud and corruption probe following the misappropriation of millions meant for skills development.
Zuma’s contempt fight linked to Liebenberg funding
Louis Liebenberg allegedly used funds it is claimed he swindled from investors in his diamond investment ‘scam’ to foot the bill for a two-night stay for 20 at a plush Bloemfontein hotel in August 2022, reports News24.
Liebenberg abandons bail bid
Diamond dealer and alleged fraudster Louis Liebenberg will remain behind bars for now.
SARB seizes millions from ex-Steinhoff’s Stephanus Grobler
The SARB has seized millions of rands belonging to former Steinhoff executive Stephanus Grobler, says a Business Day report.
'Rapist' loses almost R2m damages payout after SCA appeal
A man who was awarded nearly R2m in damages after being detained for almost 18 months on gang rape charges has lost his payout, reports The Citizen.
Long adjournment in Stanfield case
The cases against alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield, his wife Nicole Johnson, as well as former City of Cape Town Human Settlements MMC Malusi Booi, and others were withdrawn and then reinstated as one big case in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court yesterday.
