National police commissioner Riah Phiyega has started giving evidence before the Farlam commission of inquiry into the Marikana killings.
Nine police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering Mozambican national taxi driver Mido Macia.
The police officers seen dragging a Daveyton taxi driver behind a police van have been suspended, says National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.
The families of mineworkers killed in Marikana are suing Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and national police commissioner Riah Phiyega for damages.
Hilton Botha has conceded that officers with more influence, and who will get results faster, have taken over the investigation against Pistorius.
The fatal shooting of a police officer – mistaken for a robber during a robbery in Hillbrow – is a tragedy, Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has said.
An IT contract worth R23-million, awarded by the Gauteng finance department, is under investigation by the Hawks.
Police commissioner Riah Phiyega has sparked outrage after being seen laughing and joking during the viewing of a video of the Marikana shooting.
Police have welcomed the auditor general’s report about the crimes reported on the 10111 call centre that were not registered or investigated.
While Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa gathered to release SA’s crime statistics, revealing a 3.1% decrease in murder, not everybody was rejoicing.
In 1994, our leaders, be they political, business or labour, inspired us as they fashioned the way forward. Now they are conspicuous by their absence.
Cape Town activists say the investigation into policing in the violence-torn area is long overdue.
Riah Phiyega was the a shareholder in Kapela Capital, which owns a 40% stake in XON, which held a contract to supply IT equipment to the SAPS.
New national police commissioner Riah Phiyega claims she needs time to understand what is needed from her future crime intelligence major-generals.
Nathi Mthethwa has defended the appointment of top cop Mangwashi Phiyega, saying it was not necessary to put a police officer in the position.
Newly appointed national police commissioner Mangwashi Phiyega has acknowledged the overwhelming task she faces after taking over from Bheki Cele.
Ousted national police commissioner Bheki Cele has taken a swipe at the judge responsible for the inquiry that ultimately led to his sacking.
General Bheki Cele has been fired by President Jacob Zuma and replaced by another politician in Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega.
Being a woman means having the courage to stand with dignity and to present the equal but opposite polarity, writes Riah Phiyega.