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Govt 'committed' to victim participation (29.10.10)

By Hlengiwe Mnguni Cape Town - The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it is taking victim participation seriously in the special pardons process, in which 149 offenders are seeking pardons from President Jacob Zuma ...

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Verslae vergaar al 18 maande stof (29.10.10)

By Lizel Steenkamp Kaapstad - Navorsing oor die gewelddadige aard van misdaad waarvoor die regering R3,5 miljoen betaal het, vergaar reeds 18 maande lank stof. Mnr. Nathi Mthethwa, minister van polisie, sal ...

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Violent crime report out soon (28.10.10)

Cape Town - Cabinet has approved the long-awaited report on the study of the violent nature of crime in South Africa for tabling in Parliament. Briefing the media on Thursday on the outcomes ...

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New crime targets, 'same old dodgy stats' (25.10.10)

By FRANNY RABKIN TARGETS set by the government in the fight against crime will always be questionable, unless “a culture of integrity” is established in recording crime statistics , experts said yesterday. ...

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Murderers on list of prisoners up for pardon (22.10.10)

By TARRYN HARBOUR Convicted criminals being considered for possible release from prison by President Jacob Zuma under a special dispensation for political offenders include five mass murderers who have no affiliation with ...

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Press Release: The South African Coalition for Transitional Justice Urges Further Efforts to Engage Victims of Pardon Applicants

The Department of Justice yesterday published the names of 149 convicted persons who have been recommended for a presidential pardon in terms of the Special Dispensation created by former President Mbeki in 2007.  The crimes ...

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