buy this article A reader wants to know whether the above scenario is possible for a court of appeal to increase the quantum set by a lower court. The answer to the question supra is supplied by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein in the case of Khedama v Minister of Police (667/2024) [2025] […]
buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Freepik The covert movement of money and resources used to support terrorism is one of the most urgent challenges faced by countries worldwide. This process is known as “terrorist financing,” involving raising, transferring, storing and utilising legal and illegal funds or assets to assist a
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Pexels and Pixabay This September, it has been 24 years since the world stood still for a few minutes as we watched how two airplanes flew into the two tallest buildings in New York. For those who have witnessed it firsthand, and even for those
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buy this article By Dr (Maj-Gen) Kobus Schwartz; Lt-Col Mogau Mamabolo and Lt-Col Tebogo MmamaboloPhotos by Kotie Geldenhuys and courtesy of Pexels The topic of farm attacks in South Africa is marked by significant complexities and divisiveness, influenced by racial connotations as well as political and ideological conflicts. This article offers a critical analysis of
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos courtesy of Freepik and Pexels What began as a revolutionary way to support disaster relief and creative ventures has opened the door to a darker side of digital fundraising. As crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe, Fundly and GiveSendGo continue to grow in popularity, terrorist and extremist groups
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buy this article By Brig Dirk Lambrechts IntroductionThis National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act 10 of 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the Amendment Act 10 of 2024), appears in English and Afrikaans in Government Gazette No 50713 dated 27 May 2024. Its main object is to amend the National Prosecuting Authority Act 32 of 1998 (hereinafter
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Buy this article QuestionOne of Servamus’s readers, who is a private investigator, reminds us that “a lot of the times a SAPS fingerprint expert takes a long while to report at a crime scene”. Accordingly, our reader wants to know whether an SAPS fingerprint expert is the only authorised person who may dust for, and
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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
buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Rugged dirt tracks criss-cross the sandy river embankment where indigenous shrubs once adorned the area. As the handler manoeuvres the excavator back onto the riverbank, it leaks hydraulic oil which leaves an unsightly trail while the air is filled with dirt and the smell of diesel smoke. The
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys While many people may associate rangers with serene landscapes and wildlife observation, the reality is that their job can be extremely dangerous. Being a ranger is a highly challenging job that requires a lot of dedication, courage and love for nature and wildlife. Rangers play a critical role
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