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  • Do you know what to do in case of a hazmat incident or vehicle crash? We provide valuable tips on what to do in such cases in our article published from p37 in Servamus: January 2022.

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Servamus - January 2021

The right to self-defence: Civilian arrest and the use of force
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In Servamus: December 2021, I discussed how the killing or injuring of a human being may be justified in terms of our common law.
By Adv John I Welch
Disasters: A serious reality for South Africa
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For many South Africans the word “disaster” became a reality in March 2020 when the President of the country, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation in the first of many “family meetings” to follow when he announced the country’s first lockdown.
By Annalise Kempen
When disasters strike, criminals are not far behind
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Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, fires, floods and hurricanes are damaging events that change the lives of people within no time.
By Kotie Geldenhuys
Bushfires, veldfires, wildfires: deadly and often our worst nightmares
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Each year during the dry season, which for the largest part of the country is the winter months, authorities warn us about our behaviour about making fire.
By Annalise Kempen
Newsflash

Pollex - January 2022

Difference between an attempt and preparation to commit an offence, and common purpose*
- S v Tilayi appeal case no: CA 22/2020 High Court Mthatha dated 9 March 2021 and 2021 (2) SACR 350 (ECM)
Mr Mbiyozo Zanodumo Tilayi, the accused, was convicted during a summary trial before the High Court in Mthatha (“the trial court”) of the following offences:
In what court is the trial to take place?
Read More - Messrs (1) Sechaba Seloana; (2) Mmuso Seloana; and (3) Abraham Itumeleng Popa v (1) The Director of Public Prosecutions [for the Free State Province] [DPP]; (2) National Director of Public Prosecutions [NDPP]; and (3) the Presiding Magistrate in the Welkom District Magistrates’ Court case no: 4019/2020 High Court Bloemfontein dated 24 August 2021 (FB)
Relevant, applicable legal provisions Section 75 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (“the CPA”) provides as follows:
Mandamus application to compel SAPS members to carry out orders by a public prosecutor - between Jacobus Johannes Kleinhans (the applicant) and the Minister of Police (the first respondent); and the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services (the second respondent); and the National Director of Public Prosecutions (“The NDPP”) (the third respondent) Case no: 22007/2021 High Court Pretoria dated 17 August 2021 (GP)
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Relevant and applicable legal provisions Section 199(1) and (6) of our Constitution provide as follow:

Letters - January 2022

Cross Transfers
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NAME: W/O L Zandberg STATION: Pretoria Central Magistrates’ Court
Thank you Jansenville SAPS members
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During October 2021, my husband and I were on holiday but got stranded 10 km before Jansenville in the Eastern Cape with flat tyres.
January Magazine Cover

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