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South Africa to prioritize prosecution of suspects for public violence and looting

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July 18, 2021
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Officials said the deployment of up to 25,000 soldiers should help restore order in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (PHOTO/REUTERS)

JOHANNESBURG — South African Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola on Saturday published directions to fast track trials of those who were involved in the looting and public violence.

The directions demand that cases of public violence, public disorder and massive looting which took place recently be expedited.

“These directions will enable our courts and the justice system to respond effectively and appropriately to deal with cases flowing from the recent unrest and public violence. We are ensuring that nothing disrupts the processing of these matters and that the public can have trust and confidence in our criminal justice system,” said Lamola.

“The directions provide for, among other things, the postponement of cases through audiovisual links and the compilation of a priority roll at each court which will enable the courts to prioritize the hearing of priority cases which include gender-based violence and sexual offences, corruption cases, cases involving children and contravention of COVID-19 regulations.”

Lamola said, if necessary, additional dedicated staff including from a pool of experienced retired magistrates and prosecutors will be called upon in order to fast-track these cases where hundreds of arrests have already been effected.

More than 2,500 people have been arrested in connection with the violent protests in the country in the past week over former president Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment.

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