There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?

Twenty-year-old Sydney woman Renae Marsden died by suicide after she was the victim of an elaborate catfishing scam.

08 Sep 2020

Upskirting to become a crime in England and Wales

Upskirting will become a criminal offence as the House of Lords passed a new legislation. It has been an offence in Scotland since 2010.

17 Jan 2019

"It was worth all the risk in the world"- Drive Dry responds to backlash over #VWDriveDry campaign featuring Nomuzi

VW and the Drive Dry initiative's latest campaign against drinking and driving sparked a big debate over the weekend. We spoke to the...

14 Jan 2019

If you're a drunk woman convicted of assault in the UK, chances are you'll get a harsher sentence than a drunk man

Women generally receive lighter sentences than men, but not when it comes to convictions relating to alcohol it seems.

22 Oct 2018

A 'good housewife' asks for R63 000 alimony from her ex-partner – why common law marriage is a myth

This is what you should do to protect yourself legally if you’re in a long term partnership.

11 Jun 2018

No more excuses - here's how to get someone to pay their papgeld

This new reality show highlighting child maintenance disputes is making waves on social media. Here's what you should know about how to...

23 May 2018

SA fraud statistics confirm higher levels of crime - a guide to scams you should be aware of

Levels of fraud-related crime have been on the increase. Here's what to watch out for and how to protect yourself.

25 Apr 2018

Here are some of your worst experiences with landlords

Renting a flat is no joke – and sometimes it even means dealing with property owners from hell.

20 Mar 2018

'Can I stop paying my rent if they don't fix something?' - and other landlord questions

We asked an expert 7 questions related to renting property. Here's what we found out.

13 Mar 2018

Bought items on credit and worried about insurance charges? We’ve got some good news

A new rule recently came into effect that will now protect you from abusive credit provider practices.

24 Aug 2017

School girl brutally assaulted: Minister, stop calling for action and act!

Blood drips from her as she staggers to her feet after the assault. Onlookers film the attack, yet no-one attempts to intervene.

11 Aug 2017

Sexual abuse victims can now lay charges more than 20 years after their assaults

W24 spoke with Sanja Bornman, head of the Gender Equality Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), about what this ruling means and...

22 Jun 2017

Can you take mental health days? What the law says

You’re just not coping right now and need to take a day off - what are the legal ramifications?

25 May 2017

Can a sidechick inherit from her married lover’s estate?

Where the mistress stands when her married partner dies.

12 May 2017

British government says forcing people to wear high heels is already against the law

The British government has rejected calls to outlaw companies from making women wear high heels at work, saying that kind of...

21 Apr 2017

Do you know your rights when it comes to travelling overseas?

What you need to know when you’re travelling internationally.

19 Apr 2017

These sexual harassment PSAs will make you feel uncomfortable, but it's important

A series of videos created by David Schwimmer and Sigal Avin will leave you shaken.

10 Apr 2017

What do you do when someone dies? A technical guide

Death, grief and loss are things we don’t talk about enough. Would you know where to start when it’s your turn to organise a funeral?

19 Sep 2016