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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola. (Brenton Geach/Gallo Images and Phill Magakoe/ Gallo Images)
DOLUS EVENTUALIS

Activists reject Lamola’s call to withdraw rape law challenge

They argue that the justice minister has misunderstood the challenge to the defence of mistaken belief in consent and the constitutional implications of criminalising negligence

  • Emsie Ferreira
7 min read
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola reiterated the need to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity but SA abstained from the resolution tabled by Kyiv. Photo: OJ Koloti/Gallo Images
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Ronald Lamola to withdraw sexist court papers

The justice ministry says the wording is not worthy of an accountable government but it will oppose a challenge to the ‘mistaken consent’ defence

  • Emsie Ferreira
4 min read