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The Steinhoff crash wiped more than R200bn off the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, erased more than half the wealth of tycoon Christo Wiese and knocked the pension funds of millions of ordinary South Africans. When this investors’ darling was exposed as a house of cards, tales of fraudulent accounting, a lavish lifestyle involving multimillion-rand racehorses and ructions in the ‘Stellenbosch mafia’ made headlines around the world. As regulators tally up the cost, 'Financial Mail' editor...
| Автор | Rob Rose |
Cape Town is two cities. One is beautiful beyond imagining, known since its beginning as the 'fairest cape' in the world. Here tourists come to lounge on beaches, scale misty peaks and dine in fine restaurants. The other is one of the most dangerous cities in the world, where police need bullet-proof vests and sometimes army backup. Here gangs of young men rule the night with heavy calibre handguns, dispensing heroin, cocaine, crystal meth and fear. This is the story of the second...
| Автор | Don Pinnock |
On the evening of June 15, 1920, in Duluth, Minnesota, three young black men, accused of the rape of a white woman, were pulled from their jail cells and lynched by a mob numbering in the thousands. Yet for years the incident was nearly forgotten. This updated, second edition of The Lynchings in Duluth includes a new preface by the author, additional research and notes, and suggestions for further reading.<br /><br />"This account of racial violence in the early twentieth...
| Автор | MIchael Fedo |
Nolle Prosequi is a blunt shout out by Irwin to the legal system and to our political leaders «Lady Justice is dead!» Survivors of sexual assault are simply not getting justice 99% of the time despite Royal Commissions, Apologies, Redress Schemes, legislative changes like the abolishment of the Statute of Limitations and Ellis defence. The High Court has made it harder to get a conviction for sexual assault and cases brought for civil justice are still getting thrown out because the «passage of...
| Автор | Ingrid Irwin |
"Is it easy to come home after being in jail?" Ideal for use with children aged 6-11, this is a vital resource for supporting the wellbeing of children whose parent is coming home after spending time in prison. Using plain language and photographs, it reassures children and guides them through adjusting to their parent's homecoming. It explains which feelings the child and both parents might experience and the different challenges that everyone in the family might face, while...
| Автор | Judi Goozh |
"This book will help you understand what is happening to your mom or dad who goes to jail…" Ideal for use with children aged 6-11, this is an invaluable resource for supporting the wellbeing of children whose parent is incarcerated. It explains what jail is like and why some people have to go there, while reassuring children that their parent loves them, is safe, and is working hard to come home again. Included are activities to help children manage their feelings, tips for parents and...
| Автор | Judi Goozh |
Don't let a stranger make important decisions for your family! Decide how much help is needed Follow step-by-step checklists Give your parent the care he or she deserves Legal in all provinces except Quebec Don't let a stranger make important decisions for your family! As we age, questions about our parents' physical or mental health and well-being or financial capabilities may arise, and often it's difficult to figure out how to start helping them, or we simply...
| Автор | Lynne Butler |
Sell Your Home in Canada is an easy-to-understand and well-rounded look at selling a home in Canada, written by an experienced real estate professional. Whether the reader is a seasoned veteran selling a large house, or a novice selling a one-bedroom condo, this book will help them to sell their home with confidence and to get the best deal they can. This book provides information specific to the Canadian real estate market. It guides the home seller through the entire process, from seeking...
| Автор | Geraldine Santiago |
Canada is one of the world's most welcoming countries, a relatively new land built by immigration with some of the top cities in which to live. But how do you turn your dreams abroad into reality in Canada? This book, part of the Canadian Newcomers series, gives you the critical advantage in understanding how to prepare to come to Canada. It shows you how to navigate the government maze and how to ensure your paperwork is in order. And it provides insights from its experienced authors on...
| Автор | Nick Noorani |
The companion to Separation Agreement (forms kit) readers have been asking for! The Separation Guide is filled with practical steps for dealing with assets, finances, legal processes, and post-separation life planning when in the midst of separation. While mainly speaking from his experience as a family law lawyer for separating and divorcing couples, author David Greig offers advice that can be applicable to all types of long-term unions, including common-law and same-sex couples. The...
| Автор | David R. Greig |
It’s not easy to navigate government websites and forms to find the information needed to change a name. To complicate matters more, each province and territory has their own vital statistics agency rules and legal acts when it comes to formally or informally changing a name. While marriage and divorce allow for the informal changing of a surname, Changing Your Name in Canada provides readers with easy access to all the information they need to legally (formally) change their name, which...
| Автор | Eileen Velthuis |
Find out how to avoid buying a home that’s too expensive, too small, or too big Understand how home-owners’ grants and tax exemptions can benefit you Whether a veteran or a novice, buying a home can be intimidating and worrisome. The Complete Home-Buyer’s Guide for Canadians is written by an experienced real estate agent who specializes in working with first-time home buyers. The book is written in a step-by-step manner, guiding the home buyer from obtaining financing to the final...
| Автор | Geraldine Santiago |
Caring for your aging parent can feel overwhelming, from the emotional crisis of sudden illness to the legal crisis of sudden guardianship. A common wish is to be able to provide the same level of love and support to our parents as they so generously offered to us as children. Understanding the potential stress on your finances and savings, and knowing how to cope financially, can help ease this confusing life change. Lise Andreana is a frequent guest speaker at financial conferences and a go-to...
| Автор | Lise Andreana |
Learn how to protect yourself … from yourself! What are people saying about you, your business, or your children online? If you're being slandered on the Internet, what can you do to stop the damage? A negative reputation can have harmful effects on your business and personal relationships. It is becoming increasingly important for companies and individuals to be able to effectively manage their online reputations. While businesses are springing up to help corporate customers deal...
| Автор | Tony Wilson |