
IOL: Justice for rape survivors: South Africa’s DNA backlog faces uphill battle
Police forensics needs to be urgently tackled if justice for rape survivors is to be more than routine lips service
Police forensics needs to be urgently tackled if justice for rape survivors is to be more than routine lips service
Action Society instructed its attorneys who have sent a letter to the Presidency, the Commissioner of Police, National Minister of
According to the South African Police Services (SAPS) the DNA backlog will only be eradicated by 21 November 2022. This
Action Society is extremely concerned about the massive increase in gender-based violence (GBV) cases and contact crimes in South Africa.
“Cape Town – Crime in the country is spiralling out of control and the Western Cape is in the middle
The new crime statistics released by the South African Police Services (SAPS) today, revealed a disturbing increase of 72.4% in
“It’s time to be the man. It’s time to step up and take responsibility for your household. Provide for them,
Under the ANC, our country has transformed into the rape capital of the world and is now possibly facing the
Action Society spokesperson Daleen Gouws said the government can keep promising millions to sort out GBV, but won’t make any
“Advocacy group Action Society, has called for Cele’s head to roll due to poor performance. Spokesperson Elani van der Walt
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.
At Action Society, we often see delays in the justice system. What do you think? Have you experienced this too?