RECONSIDERING SELF DEFENCE
Private defence, which is commonly and more narrowly referred to as self-defence, is probably the first type of defence you will come across in your life, whether it be defending yourself against bullies in school or elsewhere later in life. In South African law, though, the issue of private defence is still a contentious matter. […]
LIGHTS, CAMERA, LINE UP
The cautionary approach is effectively summed up in the case of S v Mthetwa where the presiding officer noted that the honesty of the identifying witness should be considered in isolation. The identification of a witness depends on the lighting, visibility, eyesight, proximity of the witness, the extent of his prior knowledge of the accused etc. The […]
VIGILANTLY OR CRIMINAL? TAKING THE LAW INTO MY OWN HANDS
If someone gets something of theirs stolen, they might be tempted to go take it back, by force if necessary. However, that would be considered illegal and would put your belongings back into the hands of the thief. Mandament van Spolie The Mandament van Spolie is an extraordinary, quick and robust remedy for the restoration […]
WHAT IF YOU’VE BEEN A VICTIM OF CYBERCRIME?
In the modern age, more and more criminals are exploiting the speed, convenience and anonymity of the internet to commit a diverse range of criminal activities that know no borders, either physical or virtual, and cause serious harm to victims worldwide. In December 2016, cabinet gave the green light for a Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill […]