Lawyer Arrested for Speeding: Was it a Lawful Arrest?
The social fabric of the South African society continues to be tainted by high crime rates, domestic violence, and gender-based violence. The South African Police Service (“SAPS”) carries a constitutional and statutory responsibility to combat crime and maintain public order. Unfortunately, wrongful arrests remain a persistent problem in South Africa. On numerous occasions, citizens are arrested, detained, humiliated, and exposed to public embarrassment in circumstances where such arrests […]