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Nathaniel Julius: South Africa police arrested for killing teen

August 30, 2020 World Justice News 0

Two South African police officers have been arrested over the deadly shooting of a 16-year-old boy, which had sparked violent street protests. The family of Nathaniel Julius, who had Down’s syndrome, said he had gone […]

Pair accused of ‘lockdown killing’ to appear in court

March 31, 2020 World Justice News 0

A police officer and a security guard are appearing in court in South Africa accused of shooting and killing a 40-year-old man in front of his mother on the family’s veranda. It’s alleged the pair […]

Lesotho PM Thomas Thabane denies fleeing as murder charges loom

February 22, 2020 World Justice News 0

Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has denied reports that he has fled to South Africa after he failed to appear in court to face charges of murdering his estranged wife in 2017. He has gone […]

Lesotho First Lady Maesaiah Thabane faces charge of murdering rival

February 5, 2020 World Justice News 0

The wife of the prime minister of Lesotho is to be formally charged in court with murdering his previous wife. First Lady Maesaiah Thabane handed herself in to be questioned by police in the southern […]

South Africa post office rapist and murderer given life

November 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

South African post office worker Luyanda Botha has been handed three life sentences after admitting to the rape and murder of 19-year-old student Uyinene Mrwetyana. Her killing in August sparked large protests over the high […]

South Africa ConCourt rules spanking your child at home is illegal

September 18, 2019 World Justice News 0

JOHANNESBURG – The Constitutional Court has ruled that it is illegal for parents to smack their children in their homes. The court has upheld the South Gauteng High Court’s 2017 ruling against corporal punishment in the […]

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma denies being ‘king of corrupt people’

July 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma told a judge-led inquiry that allegations of corruption against him were a “conspiracy” aimed at removing him from the political scene. He was appearing for the first time at the […]

South African euthanasia activist convicted of murder

June 19, 2019 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s leading pro-euthanasia activist is to serve three years under house arrest after he was found guilty of premeditated murder for helping three people to kill themselves. Sean Davison was arrested in September last […]

South African on terror charges ‘dies in Mozambique’

January 23, 2019 World Justice News 0

A South African businessman facing terrorism charges in Mozambique has died in custody of suspected poisoning, his daughter has told the BBC. Andre Hanekom was arrested in August and then accused of being a leader […]

Cape Town race row erupts after ‘black visitors cleared from beach’

December 29, 2018 World Justice News 0

Protesters have taken to one of Cape Town’s most picturesque beaches after private security guards were accused of ordering black visitors to leave. The guards, hired by local residents, allegedly cleared the Clifton 4th beach […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]