The South African Police Service (SAPS) keeps no records of parolees whose whereabouts are currently unknown and maintains no statistics on the number of criminals released on parole who subsequently commit more crimes. These shocking facts were revealed in a two-page response on a request for access to information that
“On the day Mickey Ontong was murdered, she was one of 70 people killed daily in this country. We are angry because the same thing will happen tomorrow and the day after. The same suspect will get bail and commit the same crime. Because we did not speak up about
Action Society shares the frustration of little Lihle Zenzile’s family as they are forced to wait another month before their daughter’s killer will appear before the court again. Action Society supported the heartbroken family at the Paarl Regional Court on Tuesday. However, in another display of judicial red tape, the
Action Society has been approached by members of various units in the South African Police Service (SAPS) who informed us that they are experiencing significant problems with their radio communication systems. According to Ian Cameron, Director of Community Safety at Action Society, the problem is a national one and it
Action Society laments the fact that the murder case of Candice Robertson has been further delayed while her suspected killer, Etienne van der Merwe, continues to enjoy life as a free man. On Monday, the matter was provisionally struck from the court roll as SAPS has not yet completed the
“You cannot punish the corrupt by punishing those that show up.” That was comments from Ian Cameron, Director of Community Safety at Action Society, after the Paarl Fire Brigade was attacked and assaulted in the line of duty by lawless individuals which resulted in the deadly inferno that claimed one
The cases Action Society attended this week highlights the violence women and children in South Africa constantly face. Action Society supported the victims and families of violent rape and murder at court. Thimna Kuze, an innocent 13-year-old Khayelitsha girl, was sleeping over at a friend’s house in March this year
Today marks exactly two years since much-loved reverend, Liezel de Jager’s murder, but in the 730 days since her death, no arrests have been made. According to Action Society, there is only one answer that can explain the shockingly slow progress in this case and that is that the police
The current centralised structure of the NPA in South Africa poses significant challenges in terms of efficiency and responsiveness to local needs. Action Society proposes a visionary shift in the distribution of prosecutorial power within the country. This shift would entail constitutional amendments that empower provinces to establish their prosecuting
The 16-year-old victim of a relentless stabber will remain safe while her attacker stays behind bars without bail until the case resumes on 24 October 2023, following another postponement today. The teenager was nearly stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend in July this year. Action Society supported the victim and
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.
