Criminal Procedures Act
latest news & developments
NPA accuses Zuma’s legal team of trying for a new start of stay application
Judge Piet Koen is expected to rule in late October on the former president’s latest stab at acquittal on corruption charges stemming from the arms deal
NPA opposes last-minute bid by Zuma to postpone arms deal hearing
The state argues Zuma’s rights as an accused will not be violated if his bid for prosecutor Billy Downer’s removal and his acquittal is heard virtually
Protests expected as alleged ‘Dros rapist’ appears in court
Among the groups expected to protest are nonprofit organisation #Notinmyname, the ANCWL, the Economic Freedom Fighters and the Democratic Alliance
The loudest noise is her silence
But the voices of the lawyers for the newspaper and for the alleged rapist are heard
Justice department wants to give offenders a second chance
A proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedures Act might pave the way for former offenders to apply to have their criminal records expunged.
Lawyers discuss plea bargain in Machanik case
Former estate agent Wendy Machanik’s case has been postponed by the Commercial Crime Court in Johannesburg for a possible plea bargain agreement.
Experts: Be afraid of police force
Consider a scenario of a trigger-happy police force getting out of hand before crime does.