Latest articles on Apartheid Crimes

Unfinished business: We need self-examination to heal from apartheid

Analysis Eusebius McKaiser - 27 Feb 2020

Physical and psychological violence will continue unless we self-reflect on our apartheid scars

Court date finally set for death in detention Haffejee inquest

Article Paddy Harper - 25 Feb 2020

Another apartheid-era death will be investigated after NPA pressured to finally act

Editorial: Dealing with the sins of yesteryear

Article Editorial - 21 Feb 2020

Life moves at a heady pace in South Africa and with it the march of history. In dealing with the sins of yesterday we must realise that we have to also deal with the sins of yesteryear

Cradock Four back to haunt De Klerk

Article Paddy Harper - 20 Feb 2020

Pressure is mounting on the NPA to charge the former president and others involved in political killings during apartheid

De Klerk now admits apartheid was a crime against humanity

Article Lester Kiewit - 17 Feb 2020

Apartheid’s last president walks back comments that definition was a Soviet plot

Inquest into Neil Aggett’s death begins

National Sarah Smit - 20 Jan 2020

The trade unionist was found hanged in his cell at the John Vorster Square police station in 1982

Bid for slain Imam Haron’s family to see justice

Article Raeesa Pather - 26 Sep 2019

Fifty years ago, the anti-apartheid activist was killed in police custody. His family fought to survive after his death, and now they want justice.

Bungling Hawks spook Haffejee witness

Article Paddy Harper - 30 Aug 2019

In early 2018 the witness reversed his decision to give evidence about his last hours alive after the Hawks were 2 weeks late to take his statement

Haffejee inquest: Security branch operative dies days after decision to reopen case

Article Paddy Harper - 20 Aug 2019

Colonel James Taylor will not be brought to book for his role in the death of Dr Hoosen Haffejee because of delays in getting the case to court

Bruises may solve 40-year mystery

Article Raeesa Pather - 5 Oct 2018

A new inquest may prove a family’s belief that their brother was murdered by apartheid police

SAPS ordered to pay legal fees of security cops accused of murdering MK fighter

Article Raeesa Pather - 6 Jun 2018

SAPS will pay legal costs for three apartheid era security policemen who stand accused of murdering Umkhonto weSizwe fighter Nokuthula Simelane

PODCAST: Freedom for sale

Article Rasmus Bitsch & Sound Africa - 17 May 2018

This is the second episode in the new Sound Africa series “Re-visits.”

Hani: Holes in the evidence

Article Evelyn Groenink - 23 Mar 2018

In this extract from Incorruptible, Evelyn Groenink looks into the murder of Chris Hani in 1993

How to kill a school teacher

Article Evelyn Groenink - 23 Mar 2018

In this extract from Incorruptible, Evelyn Groenink looks into the mysterious death of Dulcie September in 1988

Timol inquest: NPA and Timol family challenge apartheid cop’s testimony

Article Raeesa Pather - 1 Aug 2017

Rodrigues often testified that he "cannot remember" or "cannot comment" on certain questions because 46 years had passed since Timol's death.

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Coronavirus

Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'