Can the police search a person without a warrant of arrest?
This article focuses on primarily whether the police may search a person without a warrant of arrest. On the face of it, it would appear that the search and seizure of a person and premises are in contravention with the Bill of Rights, more specifically section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South […]
What happens after someone is arrested for a crime?
Arrest is one of the lawful methods of securing the attendance of an accused person in court. It is also the most drastic method. Section 38 of the Criminal Procedure Act states that methods of securing attendance of an accused person include: Arrest; Summons; written notice; and Indictment. The basic principle of South African criminal […]
WHAT IF YOU’VE BEEN A VICTIM OF CYBERCRIME?
In the modern age, more and more criminals are exploiting the speed, convenience and anonymity of the internet to commit a diverse range of criminal activities that know no borders, either physical or virtual, and cause serious harm to victims worldwide. In December 2016, cabinet gave the green light for a Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill […]