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Court increases unlawful arrest payout to R50 000 for deceased North West woman

The Supreme Court of Appeal has posthumously increased compensation to R50 000 for a North West woman who endured 'despicable and humiliating' unlawful arrest, tripling the initial award after finding the original amount unjustifiably low.

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Chevon Booysen|Published

Court orders R680K payout for unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution

In a significant ruling highlighting police accountability, a South African High Court has ordered authorities to pay over R680,000 in damages after finding both the arrest and subsequent prosecution of a man were unlawful. The case exposed serious procedural failures by law enforcement.

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Chevon Booysen|Published

Tshwane offers one-month amnesty for illegal electricity users

Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise announces an amnesty for illegal electricity connections in Tshwane, aiming to promote accountability and support residents facing financial difficulties.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published