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Brutal: Collins Khosa died after an altercation with members of the SANDF in his yard in Alexandra, Johannesburg. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
COLLINS KHOSA

Ipid recommends disciplinary action against police who watched Khosa beating

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

  • Franny Rabkin
2 min read
No witnesses were asked on the killing of Collins Khoza.
ARMY

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

  • Franny Rabkin
3 min read
On the warpath: Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. (David Harrison/M&G)
ARMY

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

  • Franny Rabkin
4 min read
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)
ARMY

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

  • Franny Rabkin
3 min read