The South African Police Service (SAPS) forensic labs grinded to a complete halt six weeks ago because repeated delays in
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola and Police Minister Bheki Cele, along with their friends at G4S, should take
“The DNA backlog – which has not been cleared as the Minister of Police and Presidency would lead us to
By Kaylynn Palm It’s been a painful few weeks for the family of 25-year-old Cleo Diko, whose decomposed body was
More than three and a half years after the horrifying rape and murder of five-year-old Chantal Makwena, her murderer-rapist finally
“We do not expect President Ramaphosa to refer to the real state of the nation during his address tomorrow night,”
“We cannot understand why it is so difficult for the government to implement simple steps to make South Africa safer
“It has been more than 100 days since Bokgabo Poo was murdered, and still her parents have no idea what
Cape Town – An unexplained discrepancy shows that the police under-reported their DNA backlog and a crime buster claims the
“Because the justice system cannot get its act together, Bokgabo Poo’s suspected murderer has not even pleaded to the charges
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?
