4 December 2017 Freedom Under Law regrets that the founding Chair of its International Advisory Board, Lord Steyn, died in London on 28 November 2017. Johan van Zijl Steyn was born at Stellenbosch in 1932, his father a founding member of its Faculty of Law. His grandfather was a Boer fighter, imprisoned in the camp … Continue reading “Freedom Under Law: Tribute to the Rt. Hon. The Lord Steyn, P.C”
- Richard Mdluli 28 Jan 2018
On 17 January 2018 Richrd Mdluli was relieved of his duties as head of crime intelligence within the SAPS. However, he retires with full benefits and the departmental enquiry into his abuse of secret funds accordingly falls away. Mdluli continues to face criminal charges and his trial for kidnapping is scheduled to resume on 12 … Continue reading “Richard Mdluli”
- Raid on the Helen Suzman Foundation 22 Mar 2016
Statement by 18 NGOs On Sunday afternoon the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) offices in Parktown, Johannesburg were the target of a military-style raid. Those conducting the raid clearly knew what they were looking for: computers and other documentation relating to the programmatic work of the HSF were taken. The brazen, co-ordinated nature of the operation … Continue reading “Raid on the Helen Suzman Foundation”
Media release The urgent application launched yesterday by Freedom Under Law (FUL) and the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) aims to have General Berning Ntlemeza prevented from exercising any of his powers as national head of the Hawks, pending the outcome of a review of Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko’s decision to appoint Ntlemeza to this position. … Continue reading “Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law go to court to review appointment of General Berning Ntlemeza as head of Hawks”
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