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Your rights when arrested
What happens when you are arrested in South Africa? You’ve committed a crime, or the police think you’ve committed a crime. You’ve been arrested. What happens next and what are your rights as an arrestee? How do you make sure … Continue reading
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
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
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
Juvenile justice vs. adult criminal justice
Understanding the differences The justice system serves to uphold law and order, protect society, and rehabilitate offenders. While these goals apply to both adults and children (“juveniles”), the approach to achieving them differs significantly. The juvenile justice system and the … Continue reading
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
Bills to curb gender-based violence ‘depend on implementation’
Reprinted from Sowetan Live, by Tankiso Makhetha – 2021-09-12 Victims’ families, activists say they have come too late for some While parliament adopted two bills aimed at curbing violence against women and children, families of victims who died at the … Continue reading
DENOSA VOWS TO LAY CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST TAINTED COMPANIES IN SIU’S PPE PROBE
On Friday the SIU revealed that more than R30 billion was spent by the state between April and November 2020, and over R13 billion has been deemed irregular. JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) said it … Continue reading
Man to be sentenced according to Children’s Act for sexual assault on girl, aged 5
A 20-YEAR-OLD man convicted of sexual assault after attempting to rape a five-year-old girl will be sentenced according to the Children’s Act. This ruling was made in the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda as Judge Motilal Rugunanan found the … Continue reading