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The lived reality for women in South Africa is they get turned away at our police stations. They are told that domestic violence is a family matter. They are sent from one office to another. If they do actually get someone willing to open their case, the case files disappear into delay

South Africa’s safety net for women and children has holes

The lived reality for women in South Africa is they get turned away at our police stations. They are told that domestic violence is a family matter. They are sent from one office…

DA leader John Steenhuisen.
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DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing

Democratic leader John Steenhuisen however said the party would withdraw from a national dialogue due later this year, calling it a waste of time and money and a distraction from…

The trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau. File photo.

No firm commitment for Agoa renewal, minister says

The trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau led a delegation to the US in the hope of extending the trade pact America has with African countries

Deputy president, Paul Mashatile. File photo

VIP officers in assault video are part of Mashatile security detail

IPID has identified the victims of the beatings as military trainees

Former Democratic Alliance Eastern Cape provincial leader Nqaba Bhanga. (Netwerk24)

UPDATED: DA’s Nqaba Bhanga suspended  over Zille racism claim

The former Eastern Cape party leader claimed ZIlle had kept dossiers on black DA leaders

With just days to go until the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape elects its new leader, Andrew Whitfield — who is viewed as the top contender for the position — believes that the party could shift the needle for the ANC’s support in the province.
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DA in a position to disrupt ANC in Eastern Cape, top contender Andrew Whitfield says

Current chairperson hopes to take over from Nqaba Bhanga when the DA elects provincial leaders – and to deliver an upset in the 2024 election

Civil servants, including the police, are meant to serve the public. If they don’t, civilians must stand up for their rights. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Quality of police recruits questioned as rape stats spike by 11%

A total of 13 283 sexual assault cases were reported in just three months from July to September