Civil servants are meant to serve. If they don’t, civilians need to stand up for their rights
We urgently need more interventions to protect children and address the root causes of violence in the country
Some women spoke to the Mail & Guardian about frequently looking over their shoulder in fear of danger.
The deputy president’s convoy consisted of seven vehicles and only two pulled off, the police minister told parliament on Wednesday
On day three of the SAHRC hearings into the July unrest, victim Ntethelelo Mkhize disputes the testimony of activist Sham Maharaj
The rise in crime levels is reduced to single-figures when compared with stats for 2019
Commission questions gaps in the law regarding corporal punishment and sexual assault
Substance abuse has emerged as a reason for the spike in crimes during the first quarter of 2021.
Former youth league leader Andile Lungisa cites ANC constitution, and argues assault is not corruption in a bid to keep his party membership
In court papers, the family says the investigations into the death of Collins Khosa are neither impartial nor effective
The defence minister said allegations in court papers that she had violated people’s rights had no basis in law
The partner of Collins Khosa — allegedly killed by soldiers and police officers — says the army and police force have become a law unto themselves
The family of Collin Khosa — allegedly killed at the hands of SANDF and JMPD members — want the president to explain how he will ensure this never happens again
Violence against women on farms and in farming towns, usually by their partners, is under-reported
The minute girls walk into the school environment, they face numerous difficulties, including discrimination on the basis of sex
This, after a poster advertising the event, hosted by Shevolution Africa, sparked outrage on social media
Rights group AfriForum and the Democratic Alliance challenged the decision by the department of international relations
Earlier reports confirmed Given and Ipeleng Mkhari had laid assault charges against each other
Just because they’re creative – and seen to be more introspective than other men – does not mean they do not act violently towards women
The national speaker indicated the case of Manana’s domestic worker would be included in his existing joint ethics committee probe
At a court appearance in November, McBride’s bail conditions were amended so he could see and speak to one his daughters, a potential State witness
Statistics show that common assault had decreased between 2016 and 2017, but women continue to face assault.
Robert McBride has been charged with child abuse with an alternative charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm
Judging from the police’s conduct, buildings are more valuable than the bodies of women
Following allegations that Manana hit Mandisa Duma at a Johannesburg restaurant, last-minute changes had to be made to the dialogue programme
Zimbabwe’s first lady has ‘no leg to stand on’ but efforts are afoot to prevent her appearing in court
Eusebius McKaiser questions how friendship protects abusers.
Many women are reluctant to report physical assault to the police but, even when they do, they are met with a slumbering justice system
The SABC’s head of news, Jimi Matthews, has been accused of assaulting a staff member outside Parliament during the State of the Nation Address.
Czech businessperson Radovan Krejcir and his co-accused appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in camera, where the case has been postponed.
Singer Kelly Khumalo and her sister have been arrested for allegedly assaulting wife of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa.
The IPID has recorded a 218% increase in police assaults in the 2012/2013 financial year and deaths in custody have also increased.