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Legalbrief   |   your legal news hub Monday 02 September 2024

Legal Aid Board took on over 300 000 cases in the last year, and more ...

* The Legal Aid Board said yesterday it took on 300 139 cases in the past year while improving its delivery to the poor. The Legal Aid Board’s 2003-04 annual report showed a decrease in support costs and an increase in the money spent on service delivery. [red]– Business Day [/red]

* The government has announced an amnesty – from October 1 to December 29 – to encourage the surrender of illegal firearms and ammunition. Those wishing to take advantage of the opportunity should contact their nearest police station to arrange a handover. [red]– IoL[/red] * Two Katlehong boys, aged seven and nine, appeared briefly in the Germiston Magistrates’ Court yesterday for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl, East Rand police said. They were released into the care of their parents and will appear again on Monday. [red]– News24 [/red] * Many Zambians want the constitution changed so that their president is elected by a 51% majority, not simply by having more votes than other candidates, a member of a panel reviewing the constitution said. [red]– THISDAY [/red]