access to justice

The Pursuit of Justice: Arrest Made in Connection to Death of Cape Town Officer

On Sunday afternoon, a tragic incident occurred in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, where a 37yearold officer with the Cape Town…

2 years ago

A Tragic Loss: The Murder of Officer Toufeeq Williams

On a Sunday afternoon in Mitchell's Plain, Toufeeq Williams, an offduty officer of the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP), was…

2 years ago

The Quest for Truth: June Steenkamp’s Battle for Justice

June Steenkamp's daughter, Reeva Steenkamp, was tragically killed by Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius in 2013. Pistorius claimed that he mistook…

2 years ago

The Need for Understanding Admissions in the Legal System: A Tale of Two Cases in Cape Town

The role of judges and magistrates in upholding the principles of justice is essential in the legal realm. However, there…

2 years ago

A Stark Reminder: The Tragic Case of Thapelo Edwin Mojaki and the Struggle Against Gender-Based Violence

Thapelo Edwin Mojaki, a 41yearold man from North West, South Africa, was recently sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his…

2 years ago

The Rebirth of Senzo Meyiwa’s Murder Trial: New Beginnings and the Quest for Justice

The murder of Senzo Meyiwa, former Bafana Bafana captain, shocked South Africa and the world of football. Meyiwa was killed…

2 years ago

The Fall of a Notorious Hitman: A Tale of Crime and Justice in Cape Town

In a dramatic showdown in Lwandle, Cape Town, one of the region's most infamous hitmen met his demise. At just…

2 years ago

Campaign for Justice: Rachel Kolisi Leads Effort to Revoke Parole of Alison Botha’s Attackers

The recent release of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, the attackers of Alison Botha, on parole has triggered widespread…

2 years ago

A Tale of Justice: Life Imprisonment for a Rapist in South Africa

A heinous crime shook the small town of Grabouw, South Africa in December 2017. A 27yearold woman was on her…

2 years ago

IPID Arrests Two Police Officers for Murder in Limpopo

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in Limpopo has demonstrated accountability by arresting two sergeants from the Mogwadi Police Station…

2 years ago

The Pursuit of Justice: Suspected Rwandan Genocide Participant Facing Court in Cape Town

Fulgence Kayishema, a 62yearold Rwandan national, will appear in court for the third time in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court…

2 years ago

The Tragic Night at Glebelands Hostel

On a tragic night in Umlazi, the Glebelands Hostel experienced an unimaginable tragedy that left many in disbelief. A peaceful…

3 years ago

Marlene le Roux: An Advocate for Unity, Reconciliation, and Justice

Marlene le Roux, the Chief Executive of Artscape, has been recognized with the Jaap du RandDenise Ackerman Award as part…

3 years ago

South Africa’s Efforts to Enhance Access to Justice: Progress and Plans

Access to justice is a fundamental right for all citizens, and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in South…

3 years ago