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  • Physical evidence is the silent witness in criminal cases which is why it should not be contaminated and why the chain of custody is vital. Read our article published from p20 in Servamus: August 2021 to learn more about evidence and the story it tells.

  • The reconstruction of a crime scene is a vital step to give the court an idea of what happened at a crime scene. Our article published from p34 in Servamus: August 2021 explains what the process entails.

  • Various role-players from within the SAPS can help to provide specialised information about the scene, the victim and the suspect at a crime scene. Our article published from p23 in Servamus: August 2021 highlights these role-players.

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Securing a conviction in a murder case is always a reason to celebrate that justice has been served. In this case, one of Servamus’s loyal subscribers, Sgt Zungu shared the details of an investigation which he had been involved with which resulted in the conviction of two accused persons. Sgt Zungu is stationed at the provincial organised crime component, attached to the section dealing with taxi violence.

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Servamus - August 2021

The important role of the forensic medical practitioner
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Television series have played a significant role in creating public interest about forensic science and the investigation of crime.
By Annalise Kempen
Crime Scene investigation
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Despite Hollywood’s portrayal in numerous television programmes, crime scene investigation is a difficult and time-consuming task that cannot be completed in a couple of minutes.
By Kotie Geldenhuys
Escaping from a vehicle fire and a submerged vehicle
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Fire and water - two elements of nature that result in opposite reactions: when one stares at a firepit or a bonfire and listens to the sound of water such as a waterfall or waves breaking, it typically makes one calm and relaxed.
By Annalise Kempen
Crime Scene Management
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Every crime scene tells a story which is why it is of utmost importance that proper crime scene management is implemented to prevent the destruction of any evidence that might be found at a scene.
By Kotie Geldenhuys
Newsflash

Pollex - August 2021

Extradition
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In two recent, different and unrelated case law, namely -
Hired trailers
Read More - Minister of Transport v Brackenfell Trailer Hire (Pty) Ltd and Other 2021 (1) SACR 463 (SCA)
Role-players in this matter are: National Minister of Transport = the appellant;
Regrettable travesty of justice*
Read More - S v Gabani 2021 (1) SACR 562 (ECB)
This Gabani case took place between the Mdantsane Magistrates’ Court and the High Court in Bhisho in the Eastern Cape.

Letters - August 2021

From teacher to policeman
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Dudley Maharaj was born in Pietermaritzburg in 1936 and recently turned 85 years of age.
Cross Transfer
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NAME: W/O L H Zandberg STATION: Pretoria Central Magistrates’ Court
August Magazine Cover

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Servamus is a community-based safety and security magazine for both members of the community as well as safety and security practitioners with the aim of increasing knowledge and sharing information, dedicated to improving their expertise, professionalism and service delivery standards. It promotes sound crime management practices, freedom of speech, education, training, information sharing and a networking platform.