In a country with a high rate of crime like ours, the issue of a criminal records is pertinent and requires the necessary attention.

Recent press reports have highlighted the prevalence of white collar crime in South Africa. The effect on businesses which fall victim to fraud and other types of white collar crime is exacerbated by the lack of institutional capacity to effectively deal with the problem.

A significant recommendation of the State Capture Commission, the introduction of a failure to prevent corruption offence, has been introduced in South Africa with effect from 3 April 2024.

Arguably one of the most far-reaching recommendations of the State Capture Commission, the introduction of a failure to prevent corruption offence, is on the cusp of being introduced in South Africa.

Arrest is one of the lawful methods of securing the attendance of an accused person in court. It is also the most drastic method.

The results of a recent survey of magistrates' perceptions of prosecutors and other magistrates are concerning for the South African justice system, and highlight the need for urgent reform.

On Thursday, 9 May 2024, the President assented to the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill ("the Hate Crimes Act"), after it was introduced as a Bill in the National Assembly more than six years ago.

A key component of achieving true justice in corruption related matters is ensuring that individuals and corporations do not profit from their unlawful activities.

Are whistle-blowers protected as they take on South Africa's corruption crisis?

Romance scams, traditionally involving fake online personas used to deceive victims, have existed for many years.

​​​Fraud is among the most challenging crimes to combat in a large organisation. To stop fraudulent activity at the source, large organisations rely on a combination of anti-fraud legislation and internal policies and procedures

From 1 December 2021 certain sections of the Cybercrimes Act, 2020 will come in force and effect. In our earlier article, we summarised some of the key points of this Act...

In Mantashe v Justice Raymond Zondo N.O. and Another, the Johannesburg High Court reiterated the established peremptory requirements that must be satisfied...

The first call or letter seldom arrives at a convenient moment. A phone message from a "forensic investigator", an e-mail citing a presidential proclamation, or a request for financial information...

The South African Police Service ("SAPS") has a legal duty to prevent, combat and investigate crime, to maintain public order, and to protect and secure the inhabitants of South Africa.

The taxi industry plays a pivotal role in South Africa, providing essential transport for people who commute to places of work and education.

The United States (US) enacted the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) in response to concerns regarding pervasive bribery by US companies in foreign jurisdictions.

Having a run-in with the law can leave you feeling completely powerless. Imagine feeling that way, and being falsely accused on top of everything else?

A new corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud' came into effect in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2025. The new offence is found in section 199 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, 2023 ("ECCTA").

Research has shown in excess of 80% of serious frauds committed against an organisation are perpetrated by an employee, either alone or in collusion with other employees.