Action Society would now like to invite public and media members to engage in their live tweets as the status quo regarding the DNA backlog unravels. A progress report regarding this issue will be discussed when the National Forensic Oversight Ethics Board on 2 March 2021 appears before the Portfolio
Cape Town – Civil society organisations have lambasted Police Minister Bheki Cele for his denial that there was a shortage of evidence collection kits, also known as “rape kits”, at police stations last year. Read more: https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/civil-society-groups-slam-cele-over-denial-of-rape-kits-shortage-6374ecb7-f14d-40a3-b26d-5c940d777701
Andy Kawa’s horrifying 15-hour rape ordeal once again shook the nation. She was gang raped in broad daylight on King’s Beach in the Eastern Cape over ten years ago. The saddest truth is that she cannot close this on-going devastating chapter of her life since none of the perpetrators has
The debate around when schools should reopen for the 2021 academic year is a particularly emotive issue. Read more: https://sundayworld.co.za/breaking-news/2021-school-year-literally-a-class-debate/
The fact that President Cyril Ramaphosa adhered to his 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA) promises and amended legislation that might combat gender based violence (GBV), makes Action Society excited about tonight’s speech. “In an effort to curb SA’s shocking statistics of violence against women and children, we believe
Cape Town – The Department of Community Safety said it was concerned over the backlogs in the processing of DNA by the police’s forensic science laboratory and the pressure this places on service delivery, particularly in resolving rape cases. Read more: https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/concern-over-dna-testing-backlog-at-police-lab-aaef12b8-c29b-48dc-846a-33a83eca99a3
Action Society welcomes the private sector-led, multi-sectoral Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Response Fund government launched yesterday. According to President Cyril Ramaphosa it is aimed at supporting the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP), and the wider GBVF response in the country. “On government’s side this is a giant
The pressure group Action Society strongly condemns the actions by members of the police for arresting a father who went to buy formula milk for his new-born baby. The man was detained in the early hours of Friday morning on 8 January, within walking distance of his Centurion home, after
Action Society calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa not to postpone the 2021 school year. Schools and their respective governing bodies should rather be given the opportunity to take this decision based on their own merits. This follows after Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, on Sunday
Action Society welcomes the announcement that President Cyril Ramaphosa on 20 December 2020 signed the Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (or Sexual Offences) Bill. The revised sexual offences bill lifts the prescription that after a 20-year time limit a victim cannot institute a civil claim or a criminal prosecution.
Action Society acts in the interest of the public through active advocacy for policy change. We work within the community to fight for a reformed justice system, holding government accountable for failing to protect South African citizens.
