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Dangerous Criminals

buy this article Question:A reader wants to know why, on rare occasions, some accused persons are declared as “dangerous criminals”. Answer:IntroductionOur reader’s question will best be answered by referring to the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein (“the SCA”) judgment in Petersen v The State (Case no 295/2021) [2023] ZASCA 26 dated 16 March 2023 …

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Modern day piracy: No fictional concept

buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Historical maritime piracy entailed the theft and selling of any merchandise discovered on captured ships. Piracy revolved around ensuring survival rather than pursuing monetary gains. Individuals frequently joined pirate groups due to their dire economic circumstances, their incapacity to meet exorbitant tax demands, or to evade death. The …

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Organised crime in South Africa: Are we a mafia state?

buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Our beautiful country, South Africa, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, diverse culture, and rich history. From the breathtaking coastlines along the Atlantic and Indian Oceans to the magnificent wildlife found in national parks and game reserves, South Africa boasts a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural …

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Hawala money transfer system: Should law enforcement agencies pay more attention?

buy this article Article by Annalise Kempen A few weeks ago, the hawala money transfer system made headlines in South Africa when the Daily Maverick published an article entitled “#MotiFiles: Inside VBS’s R1.3 bn gold-fuelled ‘hawala’”. This was not the first time that the hawala system made the headlines for the wrong reasons. In 2020, …

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Judicial Notice

Buy this article QuestionA reader refers Pollex to the Constitutional Court (“the Concourt”) judgment of AK v Minister of Police [2022] ZACC 14 (CC), and 2023 (1) SACR 113 (CC). This is the case in which Ms AK claimed damages (Afrikaans: “skadevergoeding”) from the SAPS in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), in that the SAPS failed …

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