HAVE YOUR SAY:
Do you think mob justice is justice served?
Social & Community News
01 November 2024
Mob justice remains a controversial issue in South Africa, where communities sometimes take the law into their own hands. However, these incidents rarely result in arrests, raising questions about justice and accountability. On that note, do you think people use mob justice to cover up murder? (Because there are almost never arrests with mob justice.)
Yes, I do believe it’s a form of justice. Countless lives have been affected by injustice, and the lengthy process of obtaining justice often leaves communities frustrated. I think if the death penalty were reinstated, we might see a significant drop in crime. Ultimately, mob justice is the community’s way of saying, “enough is enough.” Cassandra Coetzee, Rustenburg Yes, at times, acts of violence — even murder — are hidden behind the guise of mob justice. People may exploit the anonymity of a crowd to settle personal scores, using “mob justice” as a cover. In the chaotic nature of a mob, identifying individual offenders becomes challenging, allowing participants to evade accountability. This lack of scrutiny can lead to attacks on individuals with little to no evidence, creating a dangerous cycle where personal vendettas masquerade as community justice. Mpho Molotlhanyi, Rustenburg
PUBLIC POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Do you think mob justice is justice served? NO: 43% YES: 57%
