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Criminologist warns of rising child trafficking and kidnappings this holiday season

With the festive season underway, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has ramped up efforts to combat human and child trafficking. Recently, border guards at the Lebombo port of entry intercepted a minibus taxi attempting to smuggle 14 undocumented children from Mozambique into South Africa. Criminologist and National Coordinator for Missing Children South Africa, Bianca van Aswegen, highlighted the alarming rise in such cases during this period. "It’s not just child […]

today10 December 2024

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South Africa’s parole system faces crisis due to criminologist shortage

By Ragheema Mclean South Africa’s parole system is grappling with significant challenges, primarily due to a critical shortage of trained criminologists within the Department of Correctional Services. A recent parliamentary briefing highlighted this pressing issue, revealing that the shortage of qualified professionals is a key factor delaying parole decisions. Currently, there is only one criminologist assessing parole applications for life-sentence prisoners, leading to substantial backlogs and raising concerns about the […]

today25 September 2024

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Criminologist explains human trafficking after 90 Ethiopian migrants rescued

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Police recently rescued 90 Ethiopian migrants who were being held against their will in Johannesburg. The discovery was made during a search for a kidnapping victim on Sunday. Authorities found the migrants packed into small rooms and locked up. Two suspects were arrested on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking, and the alleged kidnapping victim was also rescued. The migrants are believed to have been illegally trafficked […]

today8 August 2024

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SA’s crime intelligence in crisis: Expert

South Africa’s crime intelligence is in crisis. That is according to Dr Anthony Turton – a military intelligence analyst and member of the former South African Secret Service. His statement follows the gunning down of 16 people in Soweto and four others in Pietermaritzburg at the weekend.  Both incidents happened at taverns. Dr Turton says complex issues such as the movement of illegal weapons, police instability, and political infighting are contributing to […]

today14 July 2022

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