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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

Ever had a bad experience at a police station? Rest assured – there are consequences

Civil servants are meant to serve. If they don’t, civilians need to stand up for their rights

Too many children in South Africa are raped, murdered or assaulted every day.

Amplify children’s voices to overcome violence in South Africa

We urgently need more interventions to protect children and address the root causes of violence in the country

Protesters march against gender-based violence, organised by several NGO?s and organisations at the JSE in Sandton on 13 September 2019 in Sandton after the murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana. (Photo by Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

In South Africa, women are always afraid of attacks

Some women spoke to the Mail & Guardian about frequently looking over their shoulder in fear of danger.

Police Minister Bheki Cele. (Michele Spatari/AFP)

Mashatile was in VIP convoy, but not at scene of assault, says Cele

The deputy president’s convoy consisted of seven vehicles and only two pulled off, the police minister told parliament on Wednesday

Community members hold pangas as they stand at a road block in Phoenix Township, North Durban, on July 15, 2021 to prevent looters from reaching the community. – Armed community members and vigilante groups have stepped in to tackle unrest in South Africa, taking matters into their own hands and sometimes stoking violence as security forces struggle to restore order.
Understaffed and heavily reliant on private security companies, the police was rapidly overwhelmed when riots and looting first flared last week in the southeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), sparked by the jailing of graft-accused former president Jacob Zuma. (Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO / AFP) (Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP via Getty Images)

Survivor of Phoenix massacre describes how he was called a monkey, assaulted and shot twice in the back

On day three of the SAHRC hearings into the July unrest, victim Ntethelelo Mkhize disputes the testimony of activist Sham Maharaj

April-June 2021 crime states: Double-figure rise attributed to low levels during hard lockdown in 2020

The rise in crime levels is reduced to single-figures when compared with stats for 2019

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Educators only fined up to R5 000 for corporal punishment, SAHRC hears

Commission questions gaps in the law regarding corporal punishment and sexual assault

Former police minister Bheki Cele. (Paul Botes)

Drugs and alcohol abuse rage in crime stats

Substance abuse has emerged as a reason for the spike in crimes during the first quarter of 2021.

An image from Mzwandile Masina’s tweet advocating for the release of Andile Lungisa.

Convict Andile Lungisa resists calls to quit city council

Former youth league leader Andile Lungisa cites ANC constitution, and argues assault is not corruption in a bid to keep his party membership

No witnesses were asked on the killing of Collins Khoza.

Khosa family: Crucial witnesses not interviewed by defence force and police unit

In court papers, the family says the investigations into the death of Collins Khosa are neither impartial nor effective

On the warpath: Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. (David Harrison/M&G)

Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigation into Khosa’s death almost complete

The defence minister said allegations in court papers that she had violated people’s rights had no basis in law

A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier stands in front a house as he patrols the streets in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on March 27, 2020 during a joint operation with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in order prevent the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak. (Luca Sola/AFP)

Khosa family approaches Constitutional Court to put an end to state brutality

The partner of Collins Khosa — allegedly killed by soldiers and police officers — says the army and police force have become a law unto themselves

(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Khosa family demands an end to abuse of power

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

Women are disproportionately affected by climate impacts and economic exclusion. Photo: David Harrison/M&G

Women harvest fruits of abuse  in rural Western Cape

Violence against women on farms and in farming towns, usually by their partners, is under-reported

Break-ins, vandalism and the burning of poor, under-resourced schools are not new in South Africa. (John McCan/M&G)

There’s another, more prevalent violence at schools

The minute girls walk into the school environment, they face numerous difficulties, including discrimination on the basis of sex

Former ANC MP Mduduzi Manana. (Thulani Mbele/Sowetan)

Manana removed from gender-based violence panel discussion

This, after a poster advertising the event, hosted by Shevolution Africa, sparked outrage on social media

Former Zimbabwe first lady Grace Mugabe. (AFP)

Decision to grant Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity set aside by high court

Rights group AfriForum and the Democratic Alliance challenged the decision by the department of international relations

On the flagship store’s opening night, a fanatic had the word Dickies tattooed. Photo: Supplied

NPA to proceed with Given Mkhari, wife assault charges

Earlier reports confirmed Given and Ipeleng Mkhari had laid assault charges against each other

(Mihal Durdu/Shutterstock)

Toxic masculinities: The demon in the soul of artistic men

Just because they’re creative – and seen to be more introspective than other men – does not mean they do not act violently towards women

‘Violence

Mbete concerned about Manana domestic worker assault complaint

The national speaker indicated the case of Manana’s domestic worker would be included in his existing joint ethics committee probe