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Justice System Probe to Prioritise Transparency, Says Commission Chair

Acting Deputy Chief Justice and Chairperson of the Commission, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said the newly formed Judicial Commission of Inquiry into corruption and political interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system will prioritise transparency and public access to proceedings. During a media briefing, Madlanga explained that requests to present evidence behind closed doors would be strictly assessed and not approved without compelling justification. The commission, appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, follows […]

today29 July 2025

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Crime coalition says parole board should be revised

The Minister of Correctional Services in South Africa has admitted that a number of parolees in the country have reoffended, with alleged crimes ranging from violent acts and housebreaking to absconding. The minister has also acknowledged that reintegrating parolees into society has certain difficulties, including limited possibilities and social stigmatization. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Llewellyn Macmaster, Chair of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition, said that swift change is necessary to […]

today18 April 2025

Local

Criminal Justice system under spotlight after man shot inside Wynberg court

By Rachel Mohamed The criminal justice system is under scrutiny following a fatal shooting inside the Wynberg Magistrates' Court, where a taxi owner was killed. This tragic incident marks the second such shooting at a court this year, raising serious concerns about the safety and security of individuals attending court proceedings.   Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show, Professor Nirmala Gopal from the Discipline of Criminology and Forensic Studies at […]

today9 April 2025

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