“The DNA backlog – which has not been cleared as the Minister of Police and Presidency would lead us to
“It is an absolute outrage that it took three months to process the DNA of suspects in the Krugersdorp film
Action Society visited the bereaved family of Bakgoba Poo – the murdered four-year-old girl from Benoni – and offered to
A repeat offender rapist is behind bars for the rest of his life because his buccal sample linked him to
“President Ramaphosa must make haste in finally signing the DNA Bill into law,” said Ian Cameron, director of community safety
“We are now one more step closer to getting justice for victims of murder and GBVF offences,” said Ian Cameron,
“It is outrageous that the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, now suddenly sees the urgency of the implementation of the
“We hope the National Council of Provinces will realise the urgency required to approve the Forensic Procedures Amendment Bill or
“Had the South African criminal justice system been properly working, a 14-year-old girl would not have committed suicide three years
Parliament is backing the new DNA Bill that will go a long way in addressing sample backlogs. See full news
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?
