Welcome to Justice Project South Africa
"Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all -- the apathy of human beings." - Helen Keller
"The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato"Principals are a luxury that can only be afforded by poor men." - Anon
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TRIPLE FINE VALUES & ILLEGAL FINES
Since the end of the "pilot phase" of AARTO shockingly high amounts on fines issued to juristic persons (companies and the like) have been going out from the JMPD. Despite being the only other Metro to be implementing AARTO, Tshwane (Pretoria) apparently has not followed suit, leaving this firmly in Johannesburg's hands.
But then to add to this, AARTO notices which should be served via registered post have also been going out via standard surface mail. This is completely contrary to the Act and invalidates all notices that have gone out like this.
You can gain relief by visiting www.aartofacts.co.za where we deal with this matter. You can also read our media release here or listen to the podcast from the 702/Cape Talk Midday Report with Chris Gibbons here. It is the second item, after the Glen Agliotti story.
Cops vs Debt Collectors Posing as Cops
WARNING: Paying these fines may prejudice your rights as the time in which they may have been pursued has lapsed...
If you missed or were unable to watch Carte Blanche Consumer on 3 June 2010, you can watch it online now at http://beta.mnet.co.za/carteblanche/Article.aspx?Id=3981&ShowId=2
The images below appear on their site and relate to the two parts of this insert.
We have received a number of complaints and queries about SMS messages and emails going out to people who allegedly have old outstanding traffic fines. Many have been very concerned that the messages were another 419 (like winning lottery notifications) scam as have been doing the rounds for some time now. We have investigated and can say that this has all of the makings of a scam but uses "stagnated" traffic fines to generate funds.
AARTO Under the Spotlight
AARTO is in full force (excluding the points for now) in Johannesburg and Tshwane now and is due to be rolled out to Cape Town, Durban, Ekurhuleni and other municipalities on 1 July 2010.
JPSA has worked with Carte Blanche Consumer on a short insert on AARTO and how it encourages corruption. This came after JPSA trying everything to get the likes of the RTMC to see reason on this and work with us to implement solutions that would tackle this evil called corruption.
Instead of welcoming our initiatives, the RTMC labeled JPSA (in the words of Collins Letsoalo) as "trouble makers". Too bad - so sad.
If you missed or were unable to watch Carte Blanche Consumer on 20 May 2010, you can watch it online now at http://beta.mnet.co.za/carteblanche/Article.aspx?Id=3961&ShowId=2
» Watch the Carte Blanche Insert Here
ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES AGAINST EMPD
FOLLOWING a horror incident on Human Rights Day which saw a motorist being shot at, assaulted and mistreated and a witness being arrested and assaulted by EMPD, JPSA has initiated a docket of attempted murder against EMPD employees which is being investigated by high ranking SAPS officials.
The similarities between the incident of Monday 22 and Monday 29 March are uncanny and pose a grave question of just how safe it is to stop for law enforcement officials who may or may not be genuine - and how safe it is not to do so.
Operation "Safer Schools"
AFTER a significant period of time having elapsed since the tragic death of four and serious injury of a further three matric year scholars in Soweto on Monday 8 March 2010, isn’t it surprising that despite wide spread condemnation, which has included the baying for blood of the perpetrators, threats of extreme prosecution, death threats and even a dining experience with the accused by none other than the president of the ANC youth league, Julius Malema – no positive action whatsoever has come out of this tragic incident?
We have decided that we will do something positive and have speed humps installed at all schools in South Africa.
JMPD ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES - Again!
When it became apparent that the JMPD had once again been setting up illegal and unauthorised camera speed traps in Bergbron, West Rand, JPSA has published details of this activity here.
JPSA Eyewitness Programme
The first two participants in the JPSA Eyewitness Programme went out with ER24 paramedics on Saturday 12 December 2009 and both gained a lot from the experience.
Funding - our Achilles' Heel.
JPSA remains an almost completely un funded organisation. Despite countless appeals and words of encouragement, to date our funding remains a sore point.
Those who do assist us financially are listed and thanked here. The brutal fact of the matter is that our past and current efforts cannot be sustained on what we currently receive on a monthly basis. Whilst soccer, golf, cricket and a variety of other "causes" remains a worthy recipient of funding, we apparently do not.
If you want to set up a standing order or make a donation to our organisation, our banking details appear below:
Account Name: Justice Project South Africa
Short Name: JPSA
Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Randpark Ridge
Branch Code: 255955
Account Number: 62230171671
SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ768
Please include your name/company as a reference and email us so we can acknowledge and thank you.