New top cop simply has 'a job to do'

In spite of the troubles of his two predecessors, the role of acting police chief does not appear to daunt Major General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Police and policy: Cop deaths aren't on us, says Mthethwa

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the recent spate of cop killings can't be blamed on the police's tough stance on crime and "shoot to kill" policy.

Thuli Madonsela: A timeline

The news reports lately about attacks on the Public Protector can be confusing. See our timeline to make sense of the story.

71 arrested for intimidation in Katlehong

Seventy-one people have been arrested in Katlehong for sending intimidating letters to foreign-owned businesses, police said on Thursday.

ICD probes police station killing

The Independent Complaints Directorate is investigating a policeman who allegedly shot dead a woman motorist outside the Kempton Park police station.

SAPS distances itself from secret report

The SAPS has distanced itself from a secret intelligence report that allegedly revealed plots to oust President Jacob Zuma as the ANC president.

Police offices lease 'fatally flawed', says Protector

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has slammed the SAPS for improper conduct in the controversial procurement of a R500-million lease.

Journalists take aim at cops after attack on photographer

Police officers do not know and understand their own regulations, the Professional Journalists' Association of South Africa said on Saturday.

Plan to boost psychological services for cops

Psychological services need to be boosted within SAPS to ensure members can fully carry out their duties, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said.

DA wants probe into lost, stolen police firearms

The DA is to ask Auditor General Terence Nombembe to conduct an investigation into the SAPS's firearm management system and policies.

Court blocks police from joining strike

An interim interdict that prohibits all members of the SAPS from joining the public-service strike was granted in the early hours of Thursday morning.

'Nothing dodgy' about new police offices

There was "nothing dodgy" about a multi-million rand property deal for new police offices in Pretoria, the Department of Public Works said on Monday.

Graft 'unchecked' without Scorpions

A report has found that law enforcement agencies have been slack about fighting corruption since the Scorpions were shut down.

DA proposes plan to 'clean up' SAPS

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday proposed a five-point plan to "clean up" the South African Police Service (SAPS).

DA: Police to return to 'apartheid-era ranks'

The South African Police Service is set to return to "apartheid-era ranks" on April 1, DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard said on Thursday.

DA slams 'shoddy firearm management' by police

The police are "unwittingly fuelling the illegal arms trade" by ordering new guns to replace those that have been lost or stolen, the DA says.

e.tv to meet NPA head over subpoenas

e.tv has until Thursday to make representations to the national director of public prosecutions regarding subpoenas issued against two reporters.

SAPS recruitment drive may misfire

Researchers and the police trade union have warned that the South African Police Service’s drive to lure back 50 000 retired officers could founder.

Mbalula: Police do care

It is unfortunate that civilians and police die during armed conflict with criminals, but it is a reality, Fikile Mbabula said on Wednesday.

DA: Govt unconcerned about problems at SAPS

New data shows the rot has set in at the SAPS and the government appears unconcerned about the most fundamental problems, the DA says.

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