Government Policy

Minimum age for criminal capacity increased

The minimum age for capacity of criminal intent in children has been increased from 10 years to 12 years old through the amendment of the Child Justice Act of 2008.This means that police will no longer be allowed to arrest or prosecute children under t…

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Thousands fete South Africa’s new Zulu king

NONGOMA (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)— Thousands of people gathered at the Zulu royal palace in South Africa on Saturday to witness the crowning of a new king in the country’s richest and most influential traditional monarchy.Misuzulu Zulu, 47, ascende…

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African Migratory Birds Threatened by Hot, Dry Weather

MOMBASA, KENYA — Africa’s migratory birds are threatened by changing weather patterns in the center and east of the continent that have depleted natural water systems and caused a devastating drought.Hotter and drier conditions due to climate change ma…

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