DNA backlog leaves family of Bokgabo Poo 507 days without justice or answers – Action Society
“Today marks 507 days since Bokgabo Poo’s mutilated body was found scattered in two separate places in Boksburg, 507 days
“Today marks 507 days since Bokgabo Poo’s mutilated body was found scattered in two separate places in Boksburg, 507 days
Liezel de Jager, Mia Botha, Cleo Diko, Chevonne Rusch and Alfredo April’s murderers all occurred more than 200 days ago
It took the Office of the Public Protector (OPP) two years to reply to a complaint that Action Society lodged
Action Society demanded that the man accused of raping a teenage girl in Khayelitsha on 3 September 2023 must be
Action Society court wrap: 7 – 11 August 2023 Multiple court cases overseen by Action Society were either impossible to
The South African Police Service (SAPS) forensic labs grinded to a complete halt six weeks ago because repeated delays in
Action Society believes that the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill does not adequately address the root causes
A week short from 200 days since the murder of four-year-old Bokgabo Poo, a trial date has finally been set,
The security company G4S, responsible for letting convicted murderer, rapist and fraudster Thabo Bester escape, should pay the R1,4 million
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola and Police Minister Bheki Cele, along with their friends at G4S, should take
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?