For criminals the Easter holidays is good for business. It is their time to be jolly, as they take advantage of the significant increase of cash in circulation. While our retail sector might be reaping the benefits of the Easter cheer, it’s over this period that they stand a greater chance of being victim of an armed robbery.

Over 100 Fin24 users say they have also been hit by a SIM-swap scam that pilfers up to hundreds of thousands of rands from victims' bank accounts.

A 47-year old man accused of stealing two chocolate mould plates used to make Cadbury chocolates will only know next month if he gets bail.

Small manufacturers in the tobacco industry have taken on big business, accusing multi-national cigarette companies of corporate espionage and sabotage, and claiming to have the evidence to prove it.

City police are urging residents to be vigilant when handling money as they could fall victim to a counterfeit syndicate which distributes fake notes.

An employer can dismiss a worker for inappropriate, insensitive and racist content posted on social media, even if it does not have anything to do with the employer or company, Werksmans Attorneys explained.

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre is warning South Africans to be alert to some of the latest scams, and to be extra-cautious with credit cards.

With the slew of fake qualifications that have plagued mainly the public sector over the past year, many school leavers will wonder if it’s acceptable to make alterations to their matric certificates to increase their chances of finding a job in the new year.

As more South Africans consider buying online during the shopping season, the online criminal playbook is in full swing trying to separate consumers from their cash.