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POLL: If you could change the legal system, would you limit the time and number of times cases are postponed?

1 August 2025 · Platinum Bushvelder

POLL: If you could change the legal system, would you limit the time and number of times cases are postponed?

Court case delays can stretch for years, leaving victims, accused, and families in limbo. Some argue that stricter limits on postponements could speed up justice, while others say flexibility is vital for fair trials. What do you think — should the system be stricter with delays?

Here’s how you can participate. Email us at news@platinumbushvelder.co.za or WhatsApp your response to 081 579 7000. 

Include the following:

  • Your answer: Yes or No
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  • Deadline – Be sure to send your response before 12:00 on Monday, 4 August 2025.

Vote results: The outcome of the poll will be featured in our next issue. Be a part of our community’s story!

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