buy this article Article by Brig Dirk Lambrechts Photo courtesy of Freepik QuestionA reader has asked Pollex to explain the concept of private prosecution in South Africa and whether case law of such cases is available. AnswerIntroductionA private prosecution must NOT be confused with civil proceedings because a private prosecution is adjudicated/heard/ tried (Afrikaans: “bereg/verhoor”) […]
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Unsplash and SAPS Many South Africans believe that undocumented migrants are a major driving force behind the country’s post-1994 crime wave. This view has sparked heated debate, fuelled xenophobic sentiment and complicated the nation’s efforts to tackle crime and immigration fairly. Many of these undocumented
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Pexels Each year, tens of thousands of people acquire citizenship or permanent residency in countries other than their own by making substantial financial investments. Known as Citizenship by Investment (CBI) or Residency by Investment (RBI) programmes, these government-administered programmes offer a fast track to legal
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Unsplash and Freepik In a world where fairy tale romances often dominate headlines, another kind of union plays out quietly behind closed doors, one rooted not in love, but in strategy. These are sham marriages, legal partnerships formed not for affection or commitment, but for
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photo courtesy of Freepik Not every foreign national in South Africa is illegal. Many have arrived legally, seeking refuge from difficult circumstances in their home countries and hoping to build better lives. Others have been transferred to South Africa by their employers. While some foreigners become involved in
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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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