Question: How does compounding for certain minor offences work in South Africa? Answer: In respect of section 341 of the Criminal Procedure Act, the process
In South African law, compounding certain minor offenses refers to the process where the prosecution of a minor offense is halted in exchange for compensation
A client asked if he could lay a criminal charge against a neighbour because her CCTV camera points directly at his bedroom window and invades
Telemarketers constantly inundate me with calls. Is this an offence? The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) doesn’t protect you from marketers who contact you
Whether you are an employer or you work for one, understanding an employee’s rights to privacy is important. This will help you to foster a
What happens if you committed a petty offence (like shoplifting) and you want to clear your name? The act that applies is the Criminal Procedure
Because the landlord has evicted you without first getting a court order, you need to bring what is called a “spoliation” application to be allowed
If you ignored a summons requiring you to appear in court for failing to pay a traffic fine, the court may issue a warrant for
Traffic fines under Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, No. 46 of 1998 (AARTO), currently applicable to Tshwane and Johannesburg. Traffic offences set out
After an infringement is captured on camera, within 30 days, a notice of offence under Section 341 of the Criminal Procedure Act must be generated
