Police warn against fake Covid-19 vaccines and urge the public to report any criminal activities
The ambiguity between traditional and constitutional leadership has been exposed by the violent banishment of an Eastern Cape family
Lawyer, author and political activist Dumisa Ntsebeza talks to Nicolene de Wee about his appointment as judge of the African Court on Human and People’s Rights. He also discusses his work with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, how meditation helps him cope with trauma and his love of James Bond movies. How would you describe […]
An old-age grant recipient was allegedly paid just R5 000 a month to be a director of one of the Chetty-owned companies
The state says its ready to prosecute axed top cops for the alleged looting of a secret intelligence fund
The family-run syndicate behind the alleged scam may have looted even more — as much as R1-billion
Three Malagasy citizens were apprehended at OR Tambo International airport, but now the trail is found to connect to France and Mali
Is the evidence used to convict criminals always based on sufficient facts or data? Leletu Tonisi from the Wits Justice Project examines some of the flaws in the system
The costs include expenditure on security, justice and health rather than on productive efforts, investment is driven away and psychological effects results in lower productivity
COMMENT: Excessive force and lack of accountability characterise South Africa’s police force
Mpumalanga police commissioner Mondli Zuma has allegedly flouted regulations to purchase a flashy fleet.
Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day
Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true
The death of teenager Nathaniel Julius means we urgently need to refuse to allow politicians and police leadership to protect violent officers
Tensions between the City of Cape Town and the police service over responsibilities mirrors the strain between national and local government
The guidelines follow a court order in the case of Collins Khosa, who died after an alleged assault by members of the army and the Johannesburg metro police
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
In court papers, the family says the investigations into the death of Collins Khosa are neither impartial nor effective
The defence minister said allegations in court papers that she had violated people’s rights had no basis in law
The partner of Collins Khosa — allegedly killed by soldiers and police officers — says the army and police force have become a law unto themselves
In one of South Africa’s most densely populated suburbs, the national lockdown is being implemented with force
The help-line workers and their union say there are not enough people to pick up calls — and sometimes people are shot dead while they are listening
Data collection, R1-billion in funding, behavioural change and investigators: This is how the Western Cape is trying to deal with violent crime
Corruption and police complicity are hindering South Africa’s efforts to combat this crime
Women denied their right to vote after police burn ID books
Simphiwe Mayisela was suspended from the PIC in November of 2017 and eventually dismissed on June 2018 following various charges of misconduct
Former acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has been arrested — this time on new charges stemming from an Ipid investigation
South Africans need an effective unit that will tackle corruption and the party promises this
What was meant to be a sure-fire way to prevent criminals from sneaking into the force has been thwarted
Despite an assurance last year that the case was proceeding, the son of one of the four men who were assassinated believes the ANC is blocking it
Criminal activity leeches into the education system because of what pupils are exposed to elsewhere
Proposed changes to South African labour laws threaten to set back workers rights