DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 28 November 2024

SA's crime surge sparks death penalty debate

SA's crime surge sparks death penalty debate

JOHANNESBURG - Amid rising crime, the debate about bringing back the death penalty blazes on.

While some political parties rally for its return, there are heated discussions over its legality and morality.

READ: IFP wants national debate on death penalty

Human rights activists stand firm, warning of the penalty's potential misuse and threat to basic human rights.

The Civic Rights Cluster Programme Manager, at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre, Melusi Simelane discussed this with eNCA.

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