https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/549.html South Africa Criminal Law news 15 Criminal Law news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/549.html en-us Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:38:30 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/another-womans-body-found-as-ramaphosa-unveils-4-point-gbvf-plan-969974a In a televised address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-point plan to tackle gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the country and said that violence against women in South Africa is a national shame. This follows the discovery of 11 women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, which reignited public anger and fear after repeated government pledges failed to curb gender-based violence. 1-272144 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-arrested-for-uif-fraud-969234a The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has welcomed the arrest of two Eastern Cape women in connection with an alleged R1.1m fraud case involving UIF funds. 1-272004 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-women-take-to-the-streets-following-series-of-murders-419699a Across the country, South African women took to the streets — gathering for memorial runs and protests — following the discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg. News of the murders has resparked anger and fear over violence against women in the country. 1-271885 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/onlyfans-in-south-africa-what-creators-say-about-sex-work-personal-safety-and-the-gigeconomy-631111a OnlyFans was established in 2016 as a platform for content creators to post images and videos or host live streams in exchange for money. But what began as a small and relatively quiet niche startup suddenly exploded. 1-271581 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lawyer-sentenced-for-delaying-murder-trial-742702a The judge found Sithembiso Nkatha avoided court, delaying a mass murder trial from July 2025 to October 2026. 1-271192 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-digs-deep-anti-illegal-mining-operation-prospers-297297a South Africa has made progress in tackling illegal mining, President Cyril Ramaphosa said while answering questions about Operation Prosper from the National Assembly. 1-271150 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanef-condemns-alleged-intimidation-of-sowetan-journalist-at-madlanga-commission-308648a The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has condemned the alleged intimidation of Sowetan journalist Herman Moloi while he was reporting from the Madlanga Commission, saying threats against journalists also threaten the public’s right to know. 1-271023 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/deaths-of-14-illegal-miners-at-private-companys-site-lead-to-investigation-412539a The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says it is assessing and reviewing all relevant information regarding an incident in Marikana, Rustenburg, in the North West, which resulted in the deaths of illegal miners. 1-270775 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/public-comment-open-legal-practice-and-trust-law-reforms-tougher-penalties-for-illegal-mining-189276a South Africans are urged to have their voices heard on approved pieces of legislation related to illegal mining, the legal fraternity, the administration of trusts and incitement to commit offences. 1-270768 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tshwane-textile-factory-director-arrested-in-labour-and-immigration-raid-967534a Government's first coordinated nationwide labour enforcement blitz has uncovered widespread labour law violations at a Tshwane textile factory, with workers stating that they were underpaid, worked excessive hours without overtime, lacked basic employment protections and were locked inside the factory during night shifts. 1-270204 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Criminal Law South Africa