Publisher

Gabi Khumalo

Photo caption: Government is committed to creating job opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Photo caption: Steady progress is being made in promoting disability rights

Mob justice or plain injustice?

Mthunzi Mhaga

Hardly a week passes without us hearing about a suspect killed by members of the community in so-called mob justice. The concept of mob justice has created an impression that there is an alternative form of justice other than that of the courts.

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) decisions to charge accused motorists with murder instead of culpable homicide (an act of killing not regarded as murder) in the event of a crash where someone was killed, has caused great confusion. Many people believe that car accidents resulting in death are regarded as culpable homicide as no one would deliberately crash his or her car to kill someone.

The role of the National Prosecuting Authority in the criminal justice system

OTHER STATE ROLE PLAYERS:

Department of Justice: court administration Department of Social Development: services for victims of crime
Legal Aid South Africa: legal defence support for accused persons

Legacy project bridges the rural divide

Mphati Sehloho - Department of Rural Development and Land Reform

The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has made significant progress in the construction of the 140-metre Nelson Mandela Legacy Bridge over the Mbashe River in the Eastern Cape.

This is in line with the commitment made by President Jacob Zuma during his State of the Nation Address to develop infrastructure to boost the economy and create jobs.

Feeding scheme changes lives in KZN

Kemantha Govender

Photo caption: Members of the Sikhulile women’s cooperative are making positive changes to their community.

Photo caption: Many learners are benefitting from the feeding scheme.

Gauteng puts more punch into fighting poverty

Melitah Madiba

Photo caption: Emerging farmers who have demonstrated that they can run profitable businesses will benefit from the Gauteng government’s mentorship programme.

Scholar transport programme underway

At present, some 54 500 scholars benefit from the formal Scholar Transport Programme (STP). The programme allows scholars to be transported for free, while the Department of Basic Education pays the cost of the service.

All systems go with the new curriculum

Photo caption: From left: Masego Tlhabane, Bully Monyaki and Hendric Moeletsi during the Department of Basic Education’s orientation of provincial and district subject advisers on the changes that will be introduced to strengthen the implementation of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement in schools.

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Revamped library offers more than just books

Terri-liza Fortein - Gauteng Provincial Government

Johannesburg residents can justifiably be proud of their revamped city library which opened its doors recently after a multi-million rand makeover.