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Hundreds arrested for serious crimes and compliance violations in Pretoria

Police arrested hundreds of people in Pretoria this past weekend for serious crimes and compliance violations. Reprinted from citizen.co.za, by Corne van Zyl – 2024-10-27 Hundreds of people were arrested in Pretoria this past weekend for serious crimes and compliance … Continue reading

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Police and business turn the screws on extortion mafia terrorising all corners of SA

Cape Town residents in the quiet suburb of Bothasig were shocked recently when a police shoot-out with a gang of extortionists occurred in Bosmansdam Road, resulting in three fatalities among the criminals. The article below, which we have reprinted from … Continue reading

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Illegal firearms possession

Illegal firearms

The legal implications of firearms and ammunition possession The issue of illegal firearms and ammunition possession is a significant concern in South Africa. With high rates of violent crime, the discussion surrounding public safety has intensified. What are the laws … Continue reading

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Public violence and rioting

When does peaceful protest become a riot? Around the world, people are protesting. A recent act of violence in the UK by a young man has sparked a wave of rioting and looting, and in the US far-right protesters have … Continue reading

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Driving under the influence – what you need to know

DUI

What is the legal framework for DUI? Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offence in South Africa, carrying significant legal consequences. The phrase “under the influence” relates to both drugs and alcohol. The legal framework is designed to … Continue reading

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Drug possession and trafficking

Legal framework, types of drugs and defence strategies In South Africa, drug possession and trafficking are serious criminal offences that are governed by legislation and regulations. Understanding the legal framework dealing with these crimes, the types of drugs involved and … Continue reading

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Assault

What is assault and what should you do if you are assaulted?  The very word “assault” understandably sparks fear and alarm in many people. Although assault can be verbal, we most often associate assault with a physical act. In South … Continue reading

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Court case delayed?

Court case delayed

What to do if a case takes too long to come to trial Is someone you know waiting on remand for their case to come to court? Or perhaps they were granted bail, but can’t get on with their life … Continue reading

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Mashatile: Declining public confidence in criminal justice system concerning

Reprinted from ENCA – 2024-02-28 JOHANNESBURG – Deputy President Paul Mashatile says it’s concerning that public confidence in the country’s criminal justice system is declining. He was speaking at the opening of the three-day conference reviewing the criminal procedure act, … Continue reading

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Trust me, I’m a police officer

How to recognise police impersonation scams and what to do about them Dressing up as a police officer has long been an act for male strippers. It’s a bit of fun and no one would mistake them for real law … Continue reading

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