Police Shootings

Big drop in cop killings, but SA still relatively dangerous for cops

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Jun 2017

SA remains a relatively dangerous country in which to serve as a police officer, despite a 52% drop in the rate of cop killings over the past decade.

Police violence results from a lack of direction

Analysis Staff Reporter - 4 Nov 2016

And they will continue to abuse their power until accountability and structural problems are fixed.

790 people killed by US police in 2016: State of emergency called after second night of unrest in Charlotte

Article Andy Sullivan - 22 Sep 2016

A state of emergency was declared after second night of unrest as protests flared after yet another police officer shot and killed a black man.

Still no compensation for shooting victim, 20 years later

Article Athandiwe Saba - 17 Mar 2016

A police officer’s laxity led to a boy shooting his brother but the family still waits for compensation.

US jury clears police in shooting of Tamir Rice

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Dec 2015

The shooting of the 12-year-old-boy in 2014 was described as a "perfect storm of human error" by the prosecutor, Tim McGinty.

Officers who shot boy wielding toy gun ‘should be convicted’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Dec 2014

Samaira Rice, whose son was killed by a police officers as he was playing with a toy gun, says the officers involved should be criminally convicted.

Killed for rice: Two dead after police open fire on looters

Article Sipho Kings - 3 Dec 2014

At least two people were killed by police in the Eastern Cape last night, after an altercation when the cops stopped them stealing goods from a truck.

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Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Regulation uncertainty leaves slap-happy police and soldiers to decide when people should or shouldn’t be allowed on the streets

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Franny Rabkin - 2 Apr 2020

In a letter, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng questions whether Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has acted constitutionally

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Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

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

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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

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Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories