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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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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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Arrested? Not South African?

Expat arrested

A guide for expatriates arrested in South Africa Arrest is one of the scariest things that can happen to anyone. If you are not a South African citizen or permanent resident, the experience can be even more terrifying. Will you … Continue reading

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South Africa’s cancelling of Covid criminal records must be just the start

Expungement covid violations

Reprinted from the Guardian, by Koketso Moeti – 2023-07-24 Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has introduced a process to expunge the criminal records of people who violated Covid-19 restrictions. The author argues that the possibility of expungement should be broadened to … Continue reading

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Criminal conviction – the unseen impact

Criminal conviction

The consequences of having a criminal record and what to do about it We all make mistakes. Sometimes we think our actions are acceptable and realise the error of our ways only in hindsight. Other times we make a mistake … Continue reading

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Why do you need a criminal defence attorney?

Hire a good criminal defence attorney

Don’t try to represent yourself It is a well-known adage that the person who is their own lawyer has a fool for a client. Some versions of the expression go on to say they also have a jackass for a … Continue reading

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What to do if you are arrested

Tips if you are arrested in South Africa

Know what to do if you are arrested. It could make all the difference. Being arrested is scary, but it’s important to avoid making matters worse. Especially if you’ve never been arrested before, it’s a very frightening experience. But it … Continue reading

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Understanding bail and how it works

If you ever need bail, you need to know the process The popularity of TV programmes based on law and order has made us all armchair experts in police procedure. But do you really understand how bail works in South … Continue reading

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Driving under the influence

What is a fair sentence? A driving under the influence (DUI) case was recently appealed in the Western Cape High Court, not because the appellant wished to challenge the conviction, but because he felt the sentence was inappropriately severe. It … Continue reading

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