Legal Aid Board took on over 300 000 cases in the last year, and more ...
Publish date: 21 September 2004
Issue Number: 1179
Diary: Legalbrief Today
Category: Corruption
* 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 Boards 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]
