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Legal Matters: Can You Lose a Job Offer Over a Past Crime?

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This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana dives into what you need to disclose when applying for a job and what happens if you don’t. One case involves a man who lost out on a court manager position after failing to mention a pending drunk driving charge. We also unpack a dramatic case involving a lawyer’s reputation and a car used as a murder weapon. Plus, Nthabiseng answers your burning legal questions.
20 Aug 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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