Podcasts about wits justice project

Wits Radio Academy — Are you indeed innocent until proven guilty? Where could the law have possibly gotten it wrong when a judgement is given that you are convicted of a crime that you did not commit? Surely wrongful convictions should not exist if the principle of ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ is held in high regard in South Africa. We delve into this painful conversation with advocate Innocent Mthembu from Legal Aid SA and Simoniah Mashangoane from the Wits Justice Project as they share their experiences and expertise on the matter. Photo Cred: Getty Images

Are you indeed innocent until proven guilty? Where could the law have possibly gotten it wrong when a judgement is given that you are convicted of a crime that you did not commit? Surely wrongful convictions should not exist if the principle of ‘beyond a reasonable doubt' is held in high regard in South Africa. We delve into this painful conversation with advocate Innocent Mthembu from Legal Aid SA and Simoniah Mashangoane from the Wits Justice Project as they share their experiences and expertise on the matter. Photo Cred: Getty Images wits.journalism.co.za

Imagine spending 13 long years behind bars, for a murder you did not commit. Boswell Mhlongo doesn’t need to imagine... this living nightmare was his life. Credits: Justice Denied is a News24 production; in collaboration with the Wits Justice Project. This episode was produced and written by Nokuthula Manyathi Narrated by Jerusha Sukhdeo-Raath With editorial oversight by Carolyn Raphaely and Jerusha Sukhdeo-Raath Additional reporting by Carolyn Raphaely and Sharlene Rood With additional sound engineering by Sharlene Rood

Think back on the past 10 years. How many weddings, graduations, baby showers and funerals have you attended? Maybe in the last decade you’ve changed cities, jobs, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands or wives? Think about the new things: Instagram, Taxify and Spotify. What about the new things you’ve bought? A decade is long time. Now imagine losing more than a decade. This is what happened to Njabulo Ndlovu. Credits: Justice Denied is a News24 production; in collaboration with the Wits Justice Project. This episode was produced and written by Nokuthula Manyathi Narrated by Jerusha Sukhdeo-Raath With editorial oversight by Carolyn Raphaely and Jerusha Sukhdeo-Raath Additional sound engineering by Sharlene Rood

Volume — Alibi is produced by Paul McNally for SAFM in conjunction with Wits Radio Academy, Wits Justice Project and as part of Citizen Justice Network. Presented by: Freddy Mabitsela & Paul McNally Additional production and music composed by: John Bartmann Mixed by: Kutlwano Serame Additional scripting by: Elna Schutz Editorial help by: Tom McNally, Gavin Haynes and Kyla Herrmannsen Editorial oversight by: Franz Kruger & Nooshin Erfani

Mbongiseni ‘Bongi’ Mdakane was sentenced to  22 years in prison, and now he is a PhD candidate at the University of South Africa.  We talk about growing up in Soweto, the conditions of South African prisons, the gang structures in prisons he lived in, and the stigma of a record.  This episode was so powerful that we split it into two, so here’s part 1.   All the love to Ruth Hopkins of the Wits Justice Project and Katlego Mahlake of the Wits Radio Academy at the Witswatersand University in Johannesburg.  They let us use their studios, and stayed past work hours to accommodate us. They deserve all the love.   Leave a review.  We want to hear your comments.   More information about  this episode of Decarcerated:   Former offender aims for a PhD, Pretoria East Record. http://bit.ly/PretoriaEast1   Everything happens for a reason, including prison, University of South Africa http://bit.ly/UNISABONGI Mbongiseni Mdakane. New Voices in Psychology, Sabinet Journal http://bit.ly/SabinetBongi Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast | @decarceratedpod | @ _marlonpeterson JOIN OUR PATREON PAGE FOR SEASON EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!  Go to:https://www.patreon.com/decarcerated for all the details.   Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, IHeartRadio, Spotify, or wherever you subscribe. Please subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe.     You can also send us an email with show comments and suggestions at decarcerated@beprecedential.com.

Law Focus and Wits Justice Project (WJP) forges a discussion on the G4S Private Prison Torture. The discussion is done with a special focus on a case brought on behalf of 45 prisoners at the Mangaung Correctional Services. To give context to the investigation, we speak to WJP investigative journalist, Ms. Ruth Hopkins. To provide a legal understanding of the case, we speak to Ms. Carina Du Toit of the Law Resources Centre. We also interview one of the prisoners at the prison. This week's of Law Focus is brought to by Wits Radio Academy and Wits Justice Project: produced by Ms. Bulali Dyakopu and Hosted by Mr. Basil Sherinda. Technical production provided by Mr. Kutlwano “Gwinch” Serame. wits.journalism.co.za

Wits Radio Academy — Law Focus and Wits Justice Project (WJP) forges a discussion on the G4S Private Prison Torture. The discussion is done with a special focus on a case brought on behalf of 45 prisoners at the Mangaung Correctional Services. To give context to the investigation, we speak to WJP investigative journalist, Ms. Ruth Hopkins. To provide a legal understanding of the case, we speak to Ms. Carina Du Toit of the Law Resources Centre. We also interview one of the prisoners at the prison. This week’s of Law Focus is brought to by Wits Radio Academy and Wits Justice Project: produced by Ms. Bulali Dyakopu and Hosted by Mr. Basil Sherinda. Technical production provided by Mr. Kutlwano “Gwinch” Serame.

In 1992, two men called Fusi Mofokeng and Tshokolo Mokoena were arrested and convicted on a charge of murder. Subsequently, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) granted them an opportunity to confess but they declined to, insisting on their innocence. They are applying for a presidential pardon. Law Focus this week brings you an exclusive with a focus on the wrongful arrest and presidential pardon. To shed light on the journey towards the petition for the presidential pardon, we speak to Ruth Hopkins of the Wits Justice Project. We also get a legal view of the matter from Ms. Odette Geldenhuys from Webber Wentzel. In his story, Fusi Mofokeng recounts his experience. This edition of Law Focus is produced by Bulali Dyakopu and Hosted by Basil Sherinda. Technical production provided by Kutlwano Gwinch Serame. wits.journalism.co.za

Wits Radio Academy — In 1992, two men called Fusi Mofokeng and Tshokolo Mokoena were arrested and convicted on a charge of murder. Subsequently, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) granted them an opportunity to confess but they declined to, insisting on their innocence. They are applying for a presidential pardon. Law Focus this week brings you an exclusive with a focus on the wrongful arrest and presidential pardon. To shed light on the journey towards the petition for the presidential pardon, we speak to Ruth Hopkins of the Wits Justice Project. We also get a legal view of the matter from Ms. Odette Geldenhuys from Webber Wentzel. In his story, Fusi Mofokeng recounts his experience. This edition of Law Focus is produced by Bulali Dyakopu and Hosted by Basil Sherinda. Technical production provided by Kutlwano Gwinch Serame.

Decarcerated went on the road to South Africa! We participated in the Global Prisons Conference held at the University of Johannesburg. While in JoBurg we sat down with Calvin Moyo, a young graphic designer and native of Zimbabwe, who spent two years in South Africa jails for a crime he didn’t commit.   Special thanks to Ruth Hopkins and Simoniah Mashangoane of the Wits Justice Project at the University of Witswatersand.  The Wits Radio Academy was perfect! More information this episode of Decarcerated: Wits Justice Project (WJP) - www.witsjusticeproject.co.za | FB: WitsJusticeProject | Twitter: s Justice Project | Twitter: @WitsJustProj Contact Calvin Moyo - Calvin@khuldesigns.co.za Consider a donation to an organization working to reduce gun violence in Cape Town, South Africa - First Community Resource Centre.  https://bacakbuddy.co.za/first-community-resource-centre2017 South African Music played during episode - D.J. Maphorisa Starring ft. D.J. Tira, Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly: https://youtu.be/b1wVpFCHeyM Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast | @decarceratedpod |@ _marlonpeterson Reach out to Calvin: Twitter: @KhulCalvin | IG: KhulCalvin Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, IHeartRadio, Spotify, or wherever you subscribe. Please subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. You can also send us an email with show comments and suggestions at decarcerated@beprecedential.com.

In studio, Samuel Khanye and Victor Moyo discuss how the Constitutional Court has just overturned their conviction. Joining them - Carolyn Raphaely of the Wits Justice Project and Human Rights Lawyer Egon Oswald. www.cliffcentral.com

CliffCentral.com — In studio, Samuel Khanye and Victor Moyo discuss how the Constitutional Court has just overturned their conviction. Joining them - Carolyn Raphaely of the Wits Justice Project and Human Rights Lawyer Egon Oswald.

Produced by Paul McNally for the Wits Justice Project. Originally broadcast on the 27th of August as a feature on The Wits Justice Show on Thetha FM (100.6). Free the innocent.

Produced by Paul McNally for the Wits Justice Project. Free the innocent.

The Wits Justice Project is holding a Symposium on the Prevention of Torture on the 28th and 29th of August 2014. In preparation WJP Project Coordinator Nooshin Erfani-Ghadimi came into the studio... Free the innocent.

Kenners meen dat Oscar Pistorius se hofgeding 'n baanbrekersaak kan wees vir forensiese getuienis in Suid-Afrika. Met die moordverhoor wat Maandag begin, het joernaliste reeds begin regmaak om die groot hofsaak te dek. As deel hiervan, het die Wits Justice Project, saam met Wits se Joernalistiek Departement 'n werkswinkel aangebied. Anna-Marie Jansen van Vuuren het dit bygewoon.