criminal justice system

Turmoil and Discord: The Rafiq Du Pont Controversy

Rafiq Du Pont, a man from Mitchells Plain and affiliated with the 26s gang, was accused of sexually assaulting a…

5 days ago

The Anatomy of Violence Based on Gender in the Western Cape: A Continued Fight for Justice

The Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety revealed that 89 cases of genderbased violence were dropped from…

3 weeks ago

Safety and Justice: The Birchwood Assembly

The Birchwood Assembly was a conference aimed at enhancing safety and security in South Africa by fortifying the justice system.…

2 months ago

Reviewing Justice: The National Conference on Integrated Criminal Justice System

The National Conference on Integrated Criminal Justice System focused on reviewing the Integrated Criminal Justice System and Criminal Procedure Act,…

2 months ago

Appointment Openings in the Justice System

The Deputy Public Protector position is a crucial role in the South African justice system, responsible for upholding fairness and…

3 months ago

The Ongoing Legal Saga of Sello Chicco Twala

South African music mogul Sello Chicco Twala is currently caught up in a legal battle that has captivated the public's…

4 months ago

Triumph of Justice in Cape Town: The Takedown of a Drug Syndicate

A notorious drug lord in Cape Town, Fadwaan Murphy, was recently convicted under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act after…

4 months ago

Landmark Mpumalanga Case: Man Sentenced for Toddler’s Murder

A man in Mpumalanga has been sentenced to life for the murder of a toddler. Vincent Phahlane stole his father's…

4 months ago

Clash in Inanda: The Battle Between Law and Anarchy

In January 2024, the South African Police Service engaged in a violent shootout with suspected criminals in the Inanda region,…

4 months ago

Kirsten Kluyts Case: Echoes of Injustice Reverberating through South Africa

The shocking murder of Kirsten Kluyts, a teacher in Sandton, has exposed the pervasive nature of genderbased violence in South…

5 months ago

The Western Cape’s Justice System Struggles: Aiming for Efficiency and Better Policing

The Western Cape's justice system is facing an increasing number of dismissed cases, particularly those related to genderbased violence. The…

7 months ago

Improving Access to Justice for the Deaf: Overcoming Sign Language Interpreter Challenges in Courtrooms

September is recognized as Deaf Awareness Month, which aims to bring attention to the difficulties faced by the deaf community.…

8 months ago

The Murder of Jerobiojin van Wyk and the Mental Evaluation of Daniel Smit

After a long wait of almost a year, the man charged with the murder of Klawer teenager Jerobiojin van Wyk,…

9 months ago

The Laughing Boys Gang: A Story of Crime and Punishment in Cape Town

Four members of the notorious Laughing Boys gang from Cape Town were recently sentenced to substantial prison time in the…

10 months ago

The Tragic Sleepover: A Tale of Broken Trust and an Unfinished Rehabilitation

The story of DaniĆ«l Jamneck, an eightyearold boy who was allegedly raped and murdered during a sleepover at his friend's…

10 months ago

The Dark Side of Sleepovers: A Wake-Up Call for Parents and the Justice System

A horrifying case in the Western Cape has raised concerns about the safety of children during sleepovers. Arthur Wheeler, a…

11 months ago