Finding employment can already be challenging in South Africa. For individuals with a criminal record, the process can become even more difficult. In recent years employers started to conduct criminal background checks as part of their hiring process, which means that even a minor conviction from years ago can influence hiring decisions. Understanding how criminal […]
How long does criminal record expungement take in South Africa? People who want to clear their criminal record ask the same question on a daily basis. While the expungement process can open doors to employment, travel, and new opportunities, it is not an instant procedure. Because the application must be reviewed by government authorities, the […]
For many South Africans, a criminal record from years ago continues to affect their ability to find employment, travel internationally, or move forward in life. Often these records stem from minor offences committed during youth or early adulthood, yet the consequences can follow a person for decades. Fortunately, criminal record expungement in South Africa offers […]
“A few years back I was arrested for a minor crime. The case went to court, but was thrown out due to a lack of evidence. Over the past few years I’ve tried applying for various jobs, but have always been turned away despite the interviews going great. Does this mean I have a criminal […]
In June of 2013 Forbes published Background Checks On Job Candidates: Be Very Careful . The article highlighted lawsuits filed by US federal regulators who argue that employers who exclude all job applicants with criminal records may be guilty of racial discrimination.
On January 13th reporter Clem Newton-Brown told in The Sydney Morning Herald of Noel Toevy, an aboriginal dancer, who was arrested one evening in 1951 on suspicion of having participated in a homosexual act. Now, six decades on, Australia is about to expunge the criminal records of those accused of ‘gay crimes’.
