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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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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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Drug-related offences and their legal consequences

Ignorance of the law is no defence if you are caught with drugs With cannabidiol, or CBD, a compound found in marijuana, cropping up in everything from tea to hand cream, it’s tempting to conclude that cannabis is now completely … 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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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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Harsh sentence for a minor crime

We came across an interesting case recently where the punishment most definitely did not fit the crime. A petty criminal received an unduly harsh sentence. Furthermore, there were minor children involved who might have been left without their caregiver if … Continue reading

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