The Justice department has upgraded the Khayelitsha sexual offences court. But Rape Crisis say it’s not enough: Activists picketed outside the department’s regional office in Cape Town on Monday to demand better upgrades Source: GroundUp News. Kariega’s new R25 million sports complex has opened: This follows several years of protests by residents demanding more facilities for their community Source: GroundUp News. Ivermectin study boosts regulator’s court defence: The first substantial … [Read more...] about The Justice department has upgraded the Khayelitsha sexual offences court. But Rape Crisis say it’s not enough – News from GroundUp
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Man (55) arrested on suspicion of drugs offences – £50,000 of suspected cocaine found in nearby property – Lockdown News
Man (55) arrested on suspicion of drugs offences - £50,000 of suspected cocaine found in nearby property: Suspected cocaine with a street value of £50,000 was recovered from a house in Newcastle, County Down on Wednesday after the PSNI arrested a 55 year-old man on suspicion of drugs offences. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Team behind Britain's bid for the America's Cup launches home school science resources: THE team trying to bring the America’s Cup home to Britain has taken … [Read more...] about Man (55) arrested on suspicion of drugs offences – £50,000 of suspected cocaine found in nearby property – Lockdown News
PE in the news: Expiry date for reporting sexual offences to be abolished – Justice Minister
Expiry date for reporting sexual offences to be abolished - Justice Minister: The court set aside the prescription date for sexual offences to be investigated and prosecuted by the State. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Mayambela banks on fresh legs in Chippa's bid for Top8: The Port Elizabeth side are eighth and maximum points on Saturday … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Expiry date for reporting sexual offences to be abolished – Justice Minister
Sexual Offences Act is Against our Children
The Cape High Court last week held that some sections of the Sexual Offences Act did not have any punitive measures nor any stipulated punishment clauses, leaving our children to the mercy of sexual predators who will take advantage of this gross and incompetent omission. The Act doesn't have penalties for sexual assault, child pornography, and incest, sexual exploitation of children or "grooming" of children for sexual exploitation. How on earth can this act be a deterrent without … [Read more...] about Sexual Offences Act is Against our Children
