The party has bristled at billionaire Johann Rupert’s remarks that the Cape Flats are the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime problem
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As Cape Town continues its investment in digital security infrastructure, the challenge lies in balancing innovation with accountability, and enforcement with the protection of fundamental rights
The FW de Klerk Foundation affirms that no South African citizen is being persecuted on the basis of race
Judge Nathan Erasmus said online harassment threatened trust in South Africa’s justice system and caused ‘suspicion’
They criticised the Gauteng premier’s water and electricity solutions as misguided
The portfolio committee has demanded tougher action as thousands of illicit items flood prisons
National cold case detectives battle with missing dockets, poorly trained juniors and interference from senior officers
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The daughter of former president Jacob Zuma will appear in court on Thursday on charges of domestic terrorism
Police minister Senzo Mchunu has said he is not aware of Zuma-Sambudla’s arrest or court appearance
Alcohol was cited as a major contributing factor in assault cases, while over 800 arrests were made relating to public consumption of booze
The Umhlanga-based businessman will appear in the Durban High Court on 15 February on corruption and tax-related charges
Mkhize allegedly owes R37 915 549 in tax debt linked to the Shandi Trust, a family entity
Although murders declined nationally by 5.8% for the second quarter, the province’s numbers increased because of the ‘Lusikisiki massacre’
As crime increases, the frequently malfunctioning cameras have become a source of frustration for residents and opposition parties
Co-accused Gronnie Hluyo and Trevor Neethling were ordered to surrender their passports
In December, it will be a year since Nhlalayenza Ndlovu was gunned down in front of his wife and children
She will argue in the Supreme Court of Appeal that her constitutional rights were violated through her ‘forced return’ to South Africa
Calvin Cloete hacked Carmen Gouws to death with an axe and stomped on her back with such force that he left shoe imprints
Officer who headed endangered species unit says it’s a ‘wild-goose chase’
Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester showed police officers a fraudulent identity document after being apprehended for speeding in July 2022
On Monday, a security vehicle escorting the power utility’s workers into the area was hijacked
The senior ANC member allegedly controlled the bank account of the catering company that received the lucrative vehicle supply contract
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Mabe conceded that he may lose his NEC position due to the ANC’s step-aside resolution
Thobane Hlongwa is believed to have evidence that could expose the masterminds behind the assassination plot
Four women, one man and a two-month-old baby survived the shootings, which took place in the same street
Police were unaware of the law and a national instruction that gives them discretion in dealing with domestic violence arrests
The former contractor has been charged with fraud, corruption and money laundering
Musicians, mediators and journalists are frequent targets of the gangs
Social workers operating in vulnerable communities in the city have become the latest targets for criminals demanding protection fees
Acts of extortion should not be viewed as isolated incidents but outlines of a larger picture of dysfunctionality and misgovernance
Some 34% of women in Kenya report suffering physical violence or abuse, according to a 2022 official report, and success puts women athletes particularly at risk
The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise