Here’s the trap: people hear “limits” and assume “immunity”. That’s not how arrests work. That’s not how bail works. And that’s definitely not how court works. Last updated: 28 March 2026 Legal-status note, June 2026: South Africa has the Cannabis … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →