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IOL News
18 hours ago
- IOL News
Civilians can now film police without fear of arrest
A large group of uniformed police officers salute Historic ruling: Civilians' rights to film police interactions upheld. Image: Supplied A historic ruling has strengthened the rights of civilians in their interactions with police officers. The High Court of Johannesburg has decided that civilians are allowed to question and record videos of police officers without fear of arrest. This follows the unlawful arrest of an attorney known as Jacobs for recording a video of a stop near his house. According to court documents, Jacobs stated that he returned home from work around 8pm on March 1, 2019, to find that police had set up a roadblock in front of his gate. However, he was permitted to drive into his yard. Jacobs then went inside his house and chatted with his wife about the disruption produced by the roadblock before approaching the police to see if they would be willing to shift it to oppose the unoccupied ground near his house. "The officers just ignored him. When he asked for their details, the third respondent became aggressive, pushed him with both his hands on his chest and told him to get into his house, otherwise he would arrest him. "He went to his house and fetched his cellphone. His primary intention was to photograph or take a video of the roadblock... When they saw that he was recording a video of the scene and especially the vehicle, they arrested him without explaining his rights and what he was arrested for," read the documents. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading The court declared the arrest unconstitutional and granted Jacobs R250,000 in compensation. Activist Mukhethwa Dzhugudzha called the ruling a big win for accountability when it comes to law enforcement. "It protects the public, reinforces constitutional values such as the right to freedom of expression," he said. "Section 16 of the Constitution applies whether you're a journalist or just someone with a phone. Camera don't just record violence; they can prevent it." Dzhugudzha added that people act differently when they know that they are being recorded. "This is crucial for communities that experience harassment, especially with the growing number of vigilantes." IOL News Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel.
The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Backdoor to MTN8: Kaizer Chiefs' fate in the hands of Cape Town City
Kaizer Chiefs could still find themselves in the MTN8 competition, depending on the outcome of Cape Town City's protest against Marumo Gallants. The dispute centres around Monde Mphambaniso, who was allegedly fielded ineligibly by Gallants. If the club is found guilty and forced to forfeit points, Amakhosi could move up the table and qualify for the MTN8. Initially, the PSL Disciplinary Committee chose not to prosecute Gallants for failing to obtain a necessary clearance certificate which is a key requirement before a player can be officially registered with the League. Cape Town City, who were relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship after failing to win promotion/relegation play-offs, appealed to the SAFA Arbitration Tribunal and have now won the case. If the tribunal's ruling results in points being deducted from Gallants, it could open the door for Kaizer Chiefs to take the final MTN8 spot. The DC hearing is set for Thursday and according to reports, there should be two scenarios: Marumo Gallants could be docket points or just fined. In 2019, Mamelodi Sundowns were fined R250 000 for fielding ineligible player, which was Wayne Arendse. The likely outcome could be a fine which is bad news not only for Cape Town City but also Kaizer Chiefs fans who were hoping for a backdoor entrance. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Lotto Draw: Your Chance at R23 Million
Tonight's draw could change someone's life The Lotto and Lotto Plus draws on Wednesday, 30 July, have a total estimated jackpot of a life-changing R23 million. The draw is set to take place at 8.57pm. Detailed jackpots for tonight's draw: Lotto: R16 million Lotto Plus1: R1 million Lotto Plus2: R6 million How to play Lotto You can play the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, Lotto Plus 2 games by choosing a Quick Pick option, where the lottery processing system randomly chooses six lucky numbers for you. Alternatively, a bet can be placed by a person choosing six numbers from 1 to 52 on any board. There is no limit to the number of boards a person wants to play, and the system also allows a multi-draw option. This option allows you to play the same numbers over multiple draws. ALSO READ: Retired Cape Town mom to buy daughter a car after claiming Lotto millions How much does it cost to play Lotto? Lotto entries cost R5 per board, including value-added tax (Vat). Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. Players can also use their respective banking apps to place their bets. Terms and conditions apply. Ticket sales close at 8.30pm daily. What happens after winning? All winners receive an SMS from their banks containing a reference number and further instructions regarding what documents to take along when visiting the lottery operator, Ithuba. If a player wins less than R250 000, the money will be deposited directly into their account if they used a banking app to play. Players who win more than R250 000 will be referred to the Ithuba for a payout. Winners of more than R50,000 receive free financial and trauma counselling. All winnings are tax-free. ALSO SEE: Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 The national lottery also gives you a chance to win money every day from the Daily Lotto. The draw takes place every evening just after 9.30pm. Tickets for the Daily Lotto can be bought every day until 8.30pm. How to play Daily Lotto in SA? If you are buying a ticket in-store: Pick up a bet slip in any lottery store. Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or select Quick Pick. Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards. Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw. Take your bet slip to the teller to pay for your ticket. Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket, and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize. If you are playing online: Set up a lottery account here and make a deposit to pay for tickets. Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select 'Quick Pick' to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play. Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws. Confirm and pay for your entry. All players must be 18 years and older.
eNCA
3 days ago
- eNCA
High Court confirms that filming police is legal
JOHANNESBURG - A landmark judgment has affirmed the rights of South Africans when dealing with police. The High Court in Johannesburg has ruled that citizens can question officers and record them without fear of arrest. READ | Survey shows aggressive policing not inspiring trust This comes after attorney Jacobs was wrongfully arrested for filming a roadblock near his home. The court found the arrest unlawful and awarded Jacobs R250,000 in damages. The High Court judge stressed that asking questions and demanding explanations is not interference with police duties.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Retired Cape Town mom to buy daughter a car after claiming Lotto millions
'I want to enjoy my retirement fully now. No stress, just peace. That's my dream.' The winner of the Lotto draw from Saturday, 26 July 2025, has claimed her R30 211 138.30 jackpot. She purchased her winning ticket at a retail store in Cape Town with R80 and manually selected her lucky numbers. 'Retirement blessing' The winner, who just went into retirement, described her win as a 'retirement blessing' 'I still can't believe it. I keep looking at the numbers and thinking, 'is this really happening to me?'' she said. She expressed how she has been supporting her two daughters financially. She said that her biggest worry has been her youngest daughter's daily commute to work. 'She uses e-hailing every day because she doesn't have a car, and I worry about her safety constantly. Now, the first thing I'm doing is buying her a car. That will give me so much peace of mind,' she said. Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of Ithuba, congratulated the winner. 'We are thrilled that the winner wasted no time in claiming her winnings! To learn that she will finally be able to gift her daughter with a car that will help ensure a safer commute to work is heart-warming and will surely ease her anxiety,' said Mabuza. Beyond providing for her family, the Lotto winner plans to invest the bulk of her winnings and embrace a well-earned rest. 'I want to enjoy my retirement fully now. No stress, just peace. That's my dream.' ALSO READ: Have you checked your Lotto ticket? R30 million has been won What happens after winning? All Lotto winners receive an SMS from their banks containing a reference number and further instructions regarding what documents to take along when visiting the lottery operator, Ithuba. If a player wins less than R250 000, the money will be deposited directly into their account if they used a banking app to play. Players who win more than R250 000 will be referred to the Ithuba for a payout. Winners of more than R50,000 receive free financial and trauma counselling. All winnings are tax-free.
