Police Corruption

Spain’s elite shaken by ‘blackmailer’ cop’s recordings

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Oct 2018

Spain's justice minister is the latest high-profile personality to be embarrassed by leaked recordings of a past conversation with the "blackmailer"

Corrupt police shake down Malawi

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 7 May 2015

The upsurge in uniformed crime is undermining the credibility of law enforcement

Survey: Three in ten adults are scared of the police

Article Sapa - 3 Feb 2015

The survey also found that three in ten adults fear going to a police station to report a crime.

Tempers flare at Khayelitsha policing inquiry

Article Adam Armstrong - 14 May 2014

Justice Kate O'Regan has hurried along the advocate for police at the time-constrained Khayelitsha commission of inquiry.

Police wars: Shocking twists and startling new claims

Article Sally Evans - 19 Jul 2013

Fresh allegations, including torture and murder, against the police's crime intelligence division have emerged from sensitive legal documents.

Alleged Cato Manor ‘hit squad’ members arrested

Article Sapa - 20 Jun 2012

Fifteen members of the Durban Organised Crime Unit - disbanded in February after allegations of a death squad - have been arrested, say the Hawks.

Mdluli girds loins for battle

Article Sally Evans - 31 May 2012

Former police spy chief Richard Mdluli is refusing to go down without a fight, as more details of his political cosseting emerge.

Legitimacy crisis haunts SAPS

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Sep 2011

One of the biggest challenges facing SAPS is the "widely held perception" among its own staff and the public that many members and leaders are corrupt

Phone-hacking whistleblower found dead

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Jul 2011

Police say Sean Hoare, the whistleblower reporter who alleged widespread hacking at the <em>News of the World</em>, has been found dead.

Charges against French journalist dropped

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Jan 2010

Charges against French journalist Sophie Bouillon and her boyfriend have been dropped after her story of alleged police brutality in SA caused a stir.

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National

Slice of life: Recycling for our lives

Chris Gilili - 5 Apr 2020

This lockdown will hurt my family in the stomach. We will suffer for this whole period. I don’t even know what I will do when my wife gives birth in the next two weeks

National

Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

Coronavirus

A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

Lester Kiewit - 3 Apr 2020

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

Press Releases

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders