Criminal Justice System

Use the workplace to stop socially embedded violence

Analysis Seán Mfundza Muller - 26 Feb 2020

The judicial system alone and appealing to miscreants has not stopped attacks on women

Revolving door of crime and jail

National Lester Kiewit - 17 Jan 2020

The prisons department says it has rehabilitation programmes. Others disagree, including an ex-inmate who says the only way to come right is to want to change

The NPA’s annual report figures show a troubled criminal justice system

Article Phillip De Wet - 12 Sep 2016

Conviction rates are high, but backlogs are mounting and key crime cases are languishing.

Still no compensation for shooting victim, 20 years later

Article Athandiwe Saba - 17 Mar 2016

A police officer’s laxity led to a boy shooting his brother but the family still waits for compensation.

‘Justice system overhaul would mean no more meddling’

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Oct 2011

A proposed overhaul of South Africa's justice system will prevent "meddling" with case files, says the high court's Judge Eberhard Bertelsmann.

Doubts over replicating Cup courts successes

Article Jenni Ogrady - 8 Jul 2010

There are doubts over plans to replicate the successes of World Cup courts which have seen cases around the tournament swiftly concluded.

Transformation on the agenda at JSC sitting

Article Ben Maclennan - 13 Apr 2010

Transformation of the judiciary was again high on the agenda of the Judicial Service Commission as it began a marathon sitting in Cape Town on Monday.

In pursuit of the Holy Grail … the Freedom Charter dream

Article Staff Reporter - 5 May 2009

The new legal norm is now the spirit of the people as interpreted by certain politicians and not through the Constitution.

In search of active citizens

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Apr 2009

The conflation of the ruling party with the government and the state is fuelled by the myth of the party as the liberator of a passive citizenry.

Rape victim draws short straw

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Sep 2008

Incompetent prosecution often frustrates the intention of minimum sentencing legislation.

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National

Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

Coronavirus

A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

Lester Kiewit - 3 Apr 2020

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

Press Releases

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders