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29-01-2010, 12:42 #1
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Media statement by JASA
Dear Friend
Following an application by the Justice Alliance of SA (JASA) and the False Bay Gun Club, the Western Cape High Court gave Police Minister Mthethwa 90 days to draw up guidelines for compensation for firearms surrendered, to the State, under the Firearms Control Act.
After the Sate published 'guidelines', JASA declared: "After consultation with Senior and Junior Counsel JASA will take the Minister of Police back to the Cape High Court …alleging that the Guidelines issued by him do not comply with the order of the Court made on August 31, and do not comply with S.137 (5) of the Firearms Control Act."
John Smyth, JASA Executive Member, also pointed out on television that this compensation case goes to the root of the rule of law and if the Executive defies Parliament and the courts, we are on the road to Zimbabwe.
This case is of interest to all South Africans. It is all about the rule of law, the States adhering to the Constitution, the right to own property and the dishonouring of the pledge Ministers swear to uphold the Constitution.
Workers have lost their jobs and entrepreneurs their businesses because of this law. The elderly have been treated with disrespect when attempting to claim compensation. Others have lost their lives when found defenceless after handing in their weapons due to police threats of arrest if they did not comply with this immoral law.
Please show your solidarity and support of our friends at JASA and the False Bay Gun Club by helping them finance this case.
The details for donation deposits for the JASA Compensation Case are:
Grant Gunston Attorneys Trust Account
ABSA Bank Acc No: 4054263373
Branch Code: 505309
Ref: GHW 2389
Please be sure to use the above reference when you make your payment AND to email JASA at jasalaw@mweb.co.za so that your contribution is properly recorded.
Will you please pass this request onto freedom loving South Africans?
Thanking you in anticipation
Charl van Wyk
Exco Member - Gun Owners of South Africa
"Always remember to pillage before you burn"
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29-01-2010, 12:48 #2
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This thread needs to become a sticky ASAP! We all need to pitch in here. Will be sure to make my contribution.
Edit: Maybe even a highly visible banner on top of each forum page pointing to this thread: "JASA CASE DONATION INFO" or something similar.Last edited by shooter; 29-01-2010 at 12:53.
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30-01-2010, 14:17 #3
A really easy way to donate ,is to pay by credit card.
https://www.givengain.com/cgi-bin/gi...&cause_id=1736
Follow the link choose "Compensation for surrendered firearms" from the drop down .
Hopefully all Gunsite members will donate, even a small donation will help.
Come-on guys, lets do our bit!!
Frank"Guns are just tools, the way they're used reflects the society they're apart of, if you don't like guns, blame it on society" ~Chris Kyle
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04-11-2010, 09:56 #4
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Re: Media statement by JASA
Just received the info from John:
The Judge will make his order in open court tomorrow but not read the judgment. 0945. Cape Town High Court.
I will email you the result later in the morning. We expect to get a copy of the full judgment either tomorrow or next week.
John
John Smyth QC
Justice Alliance of South Africa (JASA)
1 Ruskin Road, Bergvliet
Cape Town, 7945
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04-11-2010, 10:15 #5
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Re: Media statement by JASA
Stunning! Thanks for the headsup.
"Always remember to pillage before you burn"
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04-11-2010, 10:41 #6
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I will be watching this thread like a hawk
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04-11-2010, 10:57 #7
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Re: Media statement by JASA
Me too..
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Any news ?
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05-11-2010, 17:01 #9
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Re: Media statement by JASA
This just in:
From: John Smyth
Sent: 05 November 2010 04:54 PM
Subject: Compensation case
I am sorry to tell you that the judgment this morning was not all that we had hoped for. The judge did strike down some of the less important guidelines relating to the compensation payable (and the costs assessment) in cases where the State kept the gun for its own use. He did not however find for us on the important issue of whether compensation must be paid in every case where a lawfully held gun is surrendered voluntarily.
There is some ambiguity in the order which counsel felt may need to resolved by the judge.
There was no order for costs.
However as soon as our senior counsel can study the judgment and consult with us, we will get back to you. An appeal has to be lodged within 14 days.
Regards,
John
John Smyth QC
Justice Alliance of South Africa (JASA)
1 Ruskin Road, Bergvliet
Cape Town, 7945"Always remember to pillage before you burn"
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05-11-2010, 17:40 #10
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Re: Media statement by JASA
AARGH....What does this mean? I suppose then that "voluntarily" becomes the question. Is the weapon handed in truly voluntarily or after much propaganda, and threats of all sorts of nastiness.
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