Lawyers take justice to the people
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Over the weekend, members of the society provided legal consultation in Old Naledi, Bontleng and Mogoditshane to members of the public.
The society invited members of the public to hearings where they were advised on legal issues.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...