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Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola. The Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill seeks to expunge certain criminal records that result from an admission of guilt payment.Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said the Covid-19 pandemic put the brakes on the introduction of the legislation.The bill will be out for public comment next month.South…

Sept. 10, 2020, 5:00 a.m. ETWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In late May, Jean-Junior Vertu and Marie Julceus, two employees at a long-term care facility near West Palm Beach, Fla., took a routine test for the coronavirus and then went about their workday. They felt fine. Mr. Vertu, a dietary aide, pureed food for the…

(File) PHOTO: David Prado/Getty Images Nosisi Jacobs, 33, says she was shunned by her community after testing positive for Covid-19.Her three children ended up being quarantined with her because no one wanted to assist in looking after them.Members of the Western Cape legislature have acknowledged her suffering.Members of the Western Cape legislature have acknowledged the…

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says a person found guilty by the courts for not wearing a mask would have a criminal record. Lamola said the person would have criminal record, even if not sent to prison.  President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday that the wearing of a cloth face mask is now mandatory.Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says…

The DA will lay criminal charges against the National Lotteries Commission for its refusal to release beneficiary lists amid allegations of corruption.The party will also complain to the Speaker about the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry's inaction on the matter.ANC MPs on Wednesday voted to postpone the matter after it had earlier defended the…