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
The Defence Force and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate now say their inquiries into the death of Collins Khosa are not complete
The family of Collins Khosa, who died after police and army personnel assaulted him, says the easing of the lockdown does not spell the end of police abuse of power
Oversight is crucial, and more so during a state of disaster, yet the Parliament seems to prefer deferring this function until the Covid-19 crisis is over
The enforcement of the lockdown has seen authorities inflict brutal actions on citizens
The state has not done everything right, but much depends on how cases are put together
By violating basic human rights, governments risk inflicting a double tragedy on their most vulnerable populations
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
The dearth of political will and the extractive practices of external actors can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. We no longer have a choice; we need a radical change in direction. Now is the time!
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed heavy-handed, brutal and, at times, lethal action by some members of the police
Multiple reports and videos are emerging of authorities abusing their power as they crack down on lockdown violations
Reporting on queer issues is always tough. But Tunisia was something else
Rights groups are demanding an investigation into the death of activist Caroline Mwatha. Police claim she died during a failed abortion
The yellow vest movement began in rural France over plans to increase fuel taxes
Abdel Razaq Zorgi set himself on fire over harsh living conditions
Does sex work legislation have an impact on gender-based violence and HIV infection rates? We traveled to Amsterdam and Durban to find out.
In a year, police committed 972 human rights violations, says a group of NGOs, as Al Jazeera documents similar abuse
Go inside one of the country’s most dangerous jobs.
As thousands of mining jobs are cut, families of striking workers slain in 2012 still await compensation and justice
While residents in Zwelihle are angry about police brutality, police minister Bheki Cele has one demand of his own: “Give me back my gun”
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who began the kneeling protest during US anthems has filed a collusion grievance against the NFL.
The experiences of activists who were tortured during apartheid and those tortured after 1994 are chillingly similar.
The effects of President Mugabe’s post-independence security clampdown known as the Matabeleland massacre, continue to be felt.
BC iconography book is thorough despite some blindspots
The demands of black people in 2017 remain the same as one of the signs raised to the sky on that July afternoon in 1917: “Give me a chance to live.”
“Because I am a young, black boy and in the US they kill us,” he answered solemnly.
The poet is honoured to join the ranks of Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim and Miriam Makeba.
Wits #FeesMustFall leaders have been warned that police are looking for them
Ironically, they ignore ample research about how protests turn violent when policing escalates.
“That was the whole point of the nude protest: to get closer to the police and to convey our grievances to them."
Students had initially protested an 8% fee increase but shifted their focus when it was reported that a student had been raped by a police officer.
Despite the government’s efforts to criminalise them, and the spike in lynchings and violence, people’s spirit hasn’t been broken.