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Overhaul and align laws on use of force
Guidelines can’t regulate the police and military’s use of lethal force and will, in the end, be subordinate
to bad legislation
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
Khosa judge: Restore people’s trust
The Defence Force and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate now say their inquiries into the death of Collins Khosa are not complete
They protested for food – the police fired rubber bullets
Excessive use of force by the security forces during the Covid-19 pandemic has overwhelmingly been experienced in poor communities
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
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
Inner-city raids: criminal police conduct violates residents’ privacy and dignity
Residents of 11 buildings in Johannesburg have challenged the constitutionality of the raids they were subjected to in the high court
What is normal in a big, bad world?
"I felt compassion for the fact that they are cops in Johannesburg and, to them, this is a normal way to treat another human".
Mbalula delivers crime stats, vows to crack down on ‘lazy’ police efforts
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula released the crime statistics on Tuesday, revealing that robbery is the highest it's been in a decade.
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