If you are stopped at a roadblock, can the police search your car? Are the police entitled to enter your home and search it without a warrant?
In this article, we explain when – and under what circumstances – the police can search your home or car.
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) or Metro Police have the right to pull over a car on the road and to search it. However, if you feel endangered, you are within your rights to ask the police officer to accompany you
In South Africa, assault claims against the police may result in compensation for victims of police brutality or their families. To protect your rights or assist others, it’s useful to know when and how to claim.
Applied Law for Police Officials fifth edition equips police officials with the necessary knowledge and understanding to uphold the law and protect South African citizens to fulfil their duties in accordance with the Constitution.
In order…
It brings us great fulfilment to report that we advised and represented wrongfully arrested Bryan De Klerk to victory over the SAPS.
Back in 2012, ‘court-underdog’ Bryan De Klerk was arrested, following a row with his employer at the time. Eight days after the ex-employer’s…
Mr Shane Smith, a father of two, is set to receive R2,145,464.00 in damages from the Minister of Police.
“On 1 March 2016 the Minister of Police was ordered by the Honourable Justice Legodi to compensate the ex receiving-clerk for the damages he suffered as a result …
Attorneys representing plaintiffs should take note of a judgment recently handed down in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg.
Two unemployed plaintiffs instituted action against the Minister of Police, Minister of Justice and Correctional…
Policyholders and insurers alike should take note of a judgment recently handed down in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg.
The case concerned a claim for specific performance in terms of a life insurance policy. The policyholder lodged…
South African law encompasses a unique facet that significantly impacts personal injury claims: the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Established as a public entity, the RAF provides insurance cover to all users of South African roads, offering vital financial protection…
Last year, Zambia passed the Trade Marks Bill 2023 in an effort to revise its archaic trade mark legislation prescribed by the Trade Marks Act (Chapter 401) 1958 (“the Old Act”). The Old Act has been in force for more than six decades.
The Old Act did not provide for the…
