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Judgment reserved in pardons case (11.11.09)

Vivian Mooki Constitutional Court judges reserved judgment in a case involving an Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) member who wants to be pardoned for a political violence offence.This following lengthy discussions on Tuesday, which ...

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Judges weigh merits of political pardons (11.11.09)

Arguments in the Constitutional Court yesterday centred around striking a balance between the rights of victims of political violence and the perpetrators who want to be pardoned. This after Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging member ...

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'Former AWB member shows no remorse' (11.11.09)

By Micel Schnehage A former AWB member who wants to be pardoned for a politically motivated offence has come under fire for his perceived lack of remorse. Ryan Albutt was convicted and ...

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'Officials must clarify shoot to kill statements' (11.11.09)

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation says urgent steps are needed to examine the police’s use of lethal force.It comes after three-year-old Atlegang Phalane was killed, allegedly by a police officer, ...

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Police shoot dead three-year-old in South Africa (10.11.09)

Killing of Atlegang Aphane for allegedly holding pipe mistaken for gun raises fears of 'shoot to kill' policy By David Smith Police in South Africa have allegedly shot dead a three-year-old boy because they mistook ...

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No decision on pardons yet (10.11.09)

Johannesburg - Constitutional Court judges reserved judgement in a case involving an Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) member who wants to be pardoned for a political violence offence. This follows lengthy discussions on Tuesday, ...

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Ryan Albutt v Centre for the Study of Violence and Others (9.11.09)

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SOUTH AFRICACCT 54/09Hearing Date: 10 November 2009MEDIA SUMMARYThe following explanatory note is provided to assist the media in reporting this case and is not binding on the Constitutional Court or ...

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