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Human rights body under fire over Tatane finding

Human rights body under fire over Tatane finding

30 Apr 2013 14:19 - Emsie Ferreira
The South Human Rights Commission has been criticised by MPs over its finding on the killing of Free State protester Andries Tatane.
Tatane family suing police for compensation

Tatane family suing police for compensation

15 Apr 2013 18:39 - Sapa
The family of protester Andries Tatane is suing the police for compensation for his widow and two children.
Editorial: Andries Tatane outcome fails SA citizens

Editorial: Andries Tatane outcome fails SA citizens

05 Apr 2013 00:00 - Editorial
The NPA says the prosecution was let down by unreliable witnesses, chiefly the two brought to identify the police officers seen assaulting Tatane.
NPA won't appeal police acquittal in Tatane case

NPA won't appeal police acquittal in Tatane case

03 Apr 2013 16:35 - Sapa
The state will not appeal against the acquittal of seven police officers accused of killing protester Andries Tatane, the NPA has said.
Why cops accused of killing Tatane walked free

Why cops accused of killing Tatane walked free

28 Mar 2013 13:47 - Sipho Kings
The acquittal of all the police officers being tried for the murder of Andries Tatane should come as no surprise, writes Sipho Kings.
Cops acquitted of Andries Tatane's murder

Cops acquitted of Andries Tatane's murder

28 Mar 2013 12:48 - Sapa
The Ficksburg Regional Court on Thursday acquitted all seven police officers accused of the death of local protester Andries Tatane.
Andries Tatane accused back in court

Andries Tatane accused back in court

28 Mar 2013 10:25 - Sapa
Seven policemen accused of killing protester Andries Tatane are expected back in the Ficksburg Regional Court.
Tatane murder accused apply to have charges dropped

Tatane murder accused apply to have charges dropped

22 Mar 2013 09:59 - Sapa
The seven police officers accused of killing protester Andries Tatane are expected to apply for the charges to be dropped.
Andries Tatane's forgotten village

Andries Tatane's forgotten village

22 Mar 2013 00:00 - Sipho Kings
Interest has waned in the slain activist, but anger about township neglect simmers on, writes Sipho Kings.
Cops behaving badly: M&G readers speak out

Cops behaving badly: M&G readers speak out

10 Mar 2013 22:00 - Faranaaz Parker
A snap survey of M&G readers shows that citizens are more likely to be fearful and suspicious of police officers than to regard them with trust.
Mr President, arrest this descent into police state depravity

Mr President, arrest this descent into police state depravity

06 Mar 2013 14:46 - Ronnie Kasrils: COMMENT
The banana-state militarisation of the police has led to the menace culture that brought on the death of Mido Macia and others, writes Ronnie Kasrils.
State fails in Tatane-killing court hearing, claims lawyer

State fails in Tatane-killing court hearing, claims lawyer

11 Dec 2012 19:42 - Sapa
The state had failed as prosecuting body in the trial of seven policemen accused of killing Ficksburg protester Andries Tatane.
Marikana: Farlam must assert his authority

Marikana: Farlam must assert his authority

02 Nov 2012 00:00 - Kwanele Sosibo
The police's strategy of disclosing as little as possible had been wearing thin and it was off-camera events that took centre stage.
Tatane trial witness has hidden agenda, says lawyer

Tatane trial witness has hidden agenda, says lawyer

18 May 2012 06:01 - Sapa
An officer testifying in the trial of seven others for the death of Andries Tatane has changed his testimony because he was fired, a court has heard.
SABC cameraman under scrutiny in Tatane case

SABC cameraman under scrutiny in Tatane case

14 May 2012 06:02 - Andre Grobler
SABC cameraman Filane Chomane has denied refusing to give police a statement on the events leading to Ficksburg protester Andries Tatane's death.

Police ban use of rubber bullets on protesters

14 Jan 2012 11:40 - Staff Reporter
Police officers are now not allowed to use rubber bullets or shotguns on protesters after reports of excessive violence being used on demonstrators.
Power corrupts, absolutely

Power corrupts, absolutely

10 Jun 2011 12:53 - Staff Reporter
Information is fundamental to all human rights and the 'Secrecy Bill' defies the constitutional right to access to information.

Ficksburg is burning

10 Jun 2011 00:00 - Kwanele Sosibo
Since the violent death of Andries Tatane at the hands of police the town has become a hotbed of political instability, writes Kwanele Sosibo.

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