Almie Fourie In November last year, the South African Government published proposed changes to the National Road Traffic Regulations in the National Gazette. Motorists can expect changes to road rules to be implemented from 1 May. The National Department of Transport believes that new regulations will decrease the death-toll on South African roads. The changes […]
Sabina Chivasa The issue of privacy in the workplace becomes somewhat of a sticking point, especially in cases where an employee makes use of a company resources, such as a laptop. Even though the laptop is company property, emails – work or personal – are private, and employers may not go through them. The Regulation […]
FRANK SETATI Yesterday’s blog explored when evidence is considered admissible in court, which is covered by Section 218(1) and Section 218(2) of the Criminal Procedures Act. Section 218(2) of the criminal Procedure Act provides an exception to the rules regarding admissibility of evidence of admissions and confessions which has been unlawfully and/or improperly procured. In […]
James Bush Section 35(5) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa protects individuals’ right to fair trial. Under this right, such things as the right to remain silent, the privilege against self-incrimination and the right to be presumed innocent are protected. The Constitution also protects various other rights such as privacy and free […]