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Constitutional court confirms warrantless searches in cordoned off areas unconstitutional
The law was challenged in response to raids in inner Johannesburg seemingly targeting illegal immigrants and the highest court has pronounced itself 10 days before an election in…
Overhaul and align laws on use of force
Guidelines can’t regulate the police and military’s use of lethal force and will, in the end, be subordinate to bad legislation
Inner-city raids: criminal police conduct violates residents’ privacy and dignity
Residents of 11 buildings in Johannesburg have challenged the constitutionality of the raids they were subjected to in the high court
Heated debate over Hawks restructuring
Parliamentarians have held heated final deliberations on draft legislation to restructure the Hawks in line with a Constitutional Court judgment.
Glenister trashes SAPS Bill amendments
Businessman Hugh Glenister has slammed the SAPS Amendment Bill, saying it was inadequate and will not protect the Hawks from political interference.
Manyi: Govt studying Glenister judgement
Government is studying the Constitutional Court judgement on the independence of the Hawks, Jimmy Manyi said on Thursday.