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Which factors impact a court’s decision on whether an arrest and/or detention is lawful?

buy this article By Brig Dirk Lambrechts QuestionGiven the vast number of case law Servamus has published in the recent past about unlawful arrests, a reader wants to know which factors a court takes into account when deciding whether an arrest and/or detention is lawful. AnswerBackgroundPollex welcomes this type of question and has based his […]

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LOAN SHARKS on the hunt

buy this article Article by Kotie GeldenhuysPhotos/images courtesy of Freepik and Unspash With the festive season fast approaching, many consumers feel the pressure to splurge on special gifts for loved ones – from sparkling jewellery to the latest PlayStation. Desperate shoppers unable to afford the hefty price tags may be tempted to borrow money, not

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CASH WASHING CASINOS: A jackpot for criminals

buy this article Compiled by Kotie GeldenhuysPhotos/images courtesy of Pixabay and Unsplash South Africa’s gambling industry is a billion-rand powerhouse, fuelling the economy through jobs and taxes while luring millions with the promise of an easy fortune. But behind the glittering casino floors lies a darker truth: the same venues that entertain the public have

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The legally correct way of handling criminal proceedings involving a “confession”

buy this article By Brig Dirk Lambrechts Question:A reader wants to know what the legally correct way of handling criminal proceedings is involving a “CONFESSION” (Afrikaans: “bekentenis”). Incidentally, (Afrikaans: “toevallig”), two separate, unrelated court judgments involving “confessions” were recently published. Accordingly, Pollex will answer our reader’s question in line with these two judgments. Answer:The “FIRST”

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