Author Archives: Simon Dippenaar
Arrested? Not South African?
A guide for expats arrested in South Africa Arrest is one of the scariest things that can happen to anyone. If you are not a South African citizen or permanent resident, the experience can be even more terrifying. Will you … Continue reading
Bail application: Are there exceptional circumstances?
Reprinted from De Rebus, by Andrew Jeffrey Swarts – 2023-07-01 When a person has been arrested with or without a warrant in terms of s 50(1)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, they shall be informed of their … Continue reading
Don’t get locked up during lockdown
Lockdown has led to high numbers of arrests. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. Locked up during lockdown? Lockdown has brought with it an increased number of arrests and incidents of police brutality. In the first three … Continue reading
Harsh sentence for a minor crime
We came across an interesting case recently where the punishment most definitely did not fit the crime. A petty criminal received an unduly harsh sentence. Furthermore, there were minor children involved who might have been left without their caregiver if … Continue reading
Can scratching your head or looking suspicious land you in cuffs? Court questions cop’s search method
Is scratching your head and looking around when a police officer approaches enough to be cuffed and searched? A low-key case of alleged possession of tik was heard in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday and had the accused’s … Continue reading