by rendani | Jul 27, 2017 | Law Focus, News
For various reasons, the release of a prisoner is a contentious issue in any society. This week Law Focus brings the spotlight onto parole law. Parole is the conditional release of prisoners before they complete their sentence. Paroled prisoners are supervised by a...
by rendani | Jul 14, 2017 | Law Focus, News
The media and the politico-legal society got hyped up when Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, released a CIEX report that recommended amongst others the constitutional amendment of the role of the SA Reserve Bank and an intriguing request for any social justice...
by rendani | Jul 11, 2017 | Law Focus, News
Section 20 of the Constitution grants the right to Citizenship. Law Focus this week focusses on the challenges faced by foreign nationals in their pursuit of South African citizenship, particularly naturalisation. The legislation providing for the discussion is the...
by rendani | Jun 26, 2017 | Law Focus, News
Incidences of sexual violation are unacceptably high in South Africa. Law Focus this week focusses on the re-opening of Sexual Offences Courts and their specialised role in providing justice to complainants of sexual violation. The Department of Justice’s Advocate...
by rendani | Jun 26, 2017 | Law Focus, News
What would your life be like if you were not a citizen of any country? Sounds unimaginable right? Well, people who are stateless and are not recognised citizens by any country do exist. Law Focus explores statelessness and its consequences. We look at the accounts of...
by rendani | Jun 26, 2017 | Law Focus, News
Freedom of expression is one of the most important rights central upon the development of any democratic society. Law Focus looks at this exercise of expression on social media and how it can be limited through interdicts and protection orders. Social media law...
