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JMPD

Joburg mayor hikes residential tariffs, backtracks on property tax increases
National
/ 31 March 2025

Joburg mayor hikes residential tariffs, backtracks on property tax increases

The ANC’s coalition partners demand changes, citing the financial burden on residents

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Joburg tactical unit to target violent crimes, Mgcini Tshwaku says
Politics
/ 11 November 2023

Joburg tactical unit to target violent crimes, Mgcini Tshwaku says

EFF leader and Jozi mayoral committee member will go after taverns and bars that break bylaws

By Lizeka Tandwa
Multimillion-rand hostage drama spawns alleged murder ‘cover-up’
National
/ 10 December 2021

Multimillion-rand hostage drama spawns alleged murder ‘cover-up’

Investigation: Inside a kidnapping rescue mission gone wrong. The result? The alleged shooting of a Somali civilian

By Khaya Koko and Athandiwe Saba
When violence is policy: How do we curb police brutality?
Politics
/ 25 April 2021

When violence is policy: How do we curb police brutality?

With high-profile savagery by the police becoming routine, what can be done to transform our broken relationship with law enforcement?

By Luke Feltham and Kiri Rupiah
Ipid recommends disciplinary action against police who watched Khosa beating
Coronavirus
/ 8 June 2020

Ipid recommends disciplinary action against police who watched Khosa beating

Police watchdog report finds that metro police members did not participate in the assault

By Franny Rabkin
Police release guidelines for the use of force during lockdown
Coronavirus
/ 21 May 2020

Police release guidelines for the use of force during lockdown

The guidelines follow a court order in the case of Collins Khosa, who died after an alleged assault by members of the army and the Johannesburg metro police

By Franny Rabkin
Appeal to Khosa judgment imminent as family rejects police minister’s deal
Coronavirus
/ 20 May 2020

Appeal to Khosa judgment imminent as family rejects police minister’s deal

The family of Collins Khosa is threatening to seek a personal costs order against Police Minister Bheki Cele

By Franny Rabkin
Victory for Khosa family as judge makes orders to prevent further state brutality
Coronavirus
/ 16 May 2020

Victory for Khosa family as judge makes orders to prevent further state brutality

In its ruling the high court sought to restore the ‘social contract’ between citizens and government after the assault and death of Collins Khosa

By Franny Rabkin
Why calling the police is not an option for me
Coronavirus
/ 15 May 2020

Why calling the police is not an option for me

Brutality at the hands of those meant to protect us is just too common in our society and is mostly targeted at poor, black people

By Koketso Moeti
Khosa family: Crucial witnesses not interviewed by defence force and police unit
Article
/ 3 May 2020

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

By Franny Rabkin
Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigation into Khosa’s death almost complete
Article
/ 30 April 2020

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

By Franny Rabkin
Khosa family approaches Constitutional Court to put an end to state brutality
Article
/ 20 April 2020

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

By Franny Rabkin
Khosa family demands an end to abuse of power
Article
/ 14 April 2020

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

By Franny Rabkin
ConCourt judgment a step forward for activists, but Joburg still has ‘protest fees’
Article
/ 20 November 2018

ConCourt judgment a step forward for activists, but Joburg still has ‘protest fees’

The White House is considering an ‘event management cost’ which is not that different from Joburg’s ‘planning costs’ for protests

By Gemma Ritchie
Protests in Zakariyya Park as water crisis looms
Article
/ 30 April 2018

Protests in Zakariyya Park as water crisis looms

Residents say they find themselves without water almost weekly

By Sarah Smit
Jo’burg police ready for #HandsOffZuma protest
Article
/ 5 February 2018

Jo’burg police ready for #HandsOffZuma protest

Last Friday, BLF said they would lead a Hands Off Zuma march, claiming Zuma’s job is on the line because of his stance on economic transformation

By Alex Mitchley and Mahlatse Mahlase
‘Orange cops are bad, blue cops are good’
Article
/ 14 July 2017

‘Orange cops are bad, blue cops are good’

An anti-rape campaigner says metro police officers pulled her off the N1 and gang-raped her

By Govan Whittles
Still no shelter for Alex flood victims, foreign nationals search for lost documents
Article
/ 10 November 2016

Still no shelter for Alex flood victims, foreign nationals search for lost documents

Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba visited the Setswetla settlement on Thursday to survey the damage to the area.

By Raeesa Pather
‘Bribery’ cops taken off duty, says JMPD
Article
/ 3 January 2015

‘Bribery’ cops taken off duty, says JMPD

Two Johannesburg metro police officers who were caught on CCTV footage allegedly taking a bribe have been removed from their usual duties.

By Sapa
DA challenges police over planned march to Luthuli House
Article
/ 2 February 2014

DA challenges police over planned march to Luthuli House

Te DA is appealing a decision by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department to deny the party permision to march to the ANC’s headquarters.

By Sapa
Jo’burg informal trader lays assault charge against cops
Article
/ 28 November 2013

Jo’burg informal trader lays assault charge against cops

An informal trader has laid criminal charges against metro police officers for allegedly assualting her and another hawker.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu tells JMPD to ‘go to hell’ over charge
Article
/ 24 May 2013

Cosatu tells JMPD to ‘go to hell’ over charge

Cosatu has been asked to make an upfront payment of R200 000, says the Johannesburg Metro police despite the union’s refusal.

By Sapa

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