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Criminal procedure

South Africa

State provisionally withdraws charges against Dramat and Sibiya

By News24

Getting it wrong — guilty until proven innocent

South Africa

Getting it wrong — guilty until proven innocent

By Carolyn Raphaely

Sibusiso Mavuka has spent 10 years in prison, and appeared in court 91 times. He has never been convicted of any crime

South Africa

Sibusiso Mavuka has spent 10 years in prison, and appeared in court 91 times. He has never been convicted of any crime

By GroundUp

Decriminalise petty offences to reduce prison overcrowding

South Africa

Decriminalise petty offences to reduce prison overcrowding

By Melody Kozah

In the run-up to Friday’s court appearance, Zuma’s defence suffers a body blow

South Africa

In the run-up to Friday’s court appearance, Zuma’s defence suffers a body blow

By Qaanitah Hunter

Justice isn’t always just. Just ask exoneeres at Innocence Network Conference in Memphis, Tennessee

South Africa

Justice isn’t always just. Just ask exoneeres at Innocence Network Conference in Memphis, Tennessee

By Carolyn Raphaely

Found not guilty by court, Marikana activist warns of cops pursuing ‘political agendas’

South Africa

Found not guilty by court, Marikana activist warns of cops pursuing ‘political agendas’

By Greg Nicolson

Cape Town Mafia – investigative officer rushed to hospital with chest pains

South Africa

Cape Town Mafia – investigative officer rushed to hospital with chest pains

By Marianne Thamm

Newsdeck

Duduzane Zuma to be prosecuted by Gerrie Nel

By News24

Op-Ed: Big Brother is watching your phone call records

South Africa

Op-Ed: Big Brother is watching your phone call records

By Heidi Swart

Alibi, Ep7 : SA podcast probes why a man was given terrible legal help and whether his co-accused suffered the same fate

South Africa

Alibi, Ep7 : SA podcast probes why a man was given terrible legal help and whether his co-accused suffered the same fate

By Paul McNally

Newsdeck

Stockholm attack suspect admits to 'terror crime'

By AFP