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Modack charged with Kinnear murder
National
/ 14 May 2021

Modack charged with Kinnear murder

Nafiz Modack is the second person to be charged with killing Charl Kinnear and five others are accused of conspiracy to commit murder, among 61 other charges

By Eunice Masson
Modack’s defence tells state to get its act together
National
/ 7 May 2021

Modack’s defence tells state to get its act together

The state’s case against Nafiz Modack and co-accused has been transferred to the Blue Downs regional court over security concerns

By Eunice Masson
Ipid report clears cops of misconduct for use of water cannon on Sassa crowd
National
/ 6 May 2021

Ipid report clears cops of misconduct for use of water cannon on Sassa crowd

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate found no misconduct was committed by police who used a water cannon on a crowd outside the Sassa office in Bellville, Cape Town

By Eunice Masson
Cele is accused of meddling in police operations after sending a scathing letter
National
/ 6 May 2021

Cele is accused of meddling in police operations after sending a scathing letter

Sources have claimed that the minister is still yearning to be police commissioner and is usurping Khehla Sitole’s powers

By Khaya Koko
When violence is policy: How do we curb police brutality?
Politics
/ 25 April 2021

When violence is policy: How do we curb police brutality?

With high-profile savagery by the police becoming routine, what can be done to transform our broken relationship with law enforcement?

By Luke Feltham and Kiri Rupiah
Police brutality: Citizens are just as much to blame
Thought Leader
/ 26 March 2021

Police brutality: Citizens are just as much to blame

Even though it is the officers who carry out the physical force, it is our prejudice that lays fertile ground for the abuse of power to entrench itself

By Prince Charles
SAPS’ misplaced financial priorities inhibit it from tackling commercial crimes
Business
/ 19 March 2021

SAPS’ misplaced financial priorities inhibit it from tackling commercial crimes

The SAPS has received more than R500-billion over the past five years, yet commercial crime cases such as Steinhoff drag on

By Tshegofatso Mathe and M&G Data Desk
What will it take for the police to stop killing our citizens?
Opinion
/ 19 March 2021

What will it take for the police to stop killing our citizens?

Even when their brutality is caught on camera and shown on television, officers seem to walk away scot-free

By Sumeya Gasa
Torture and murder in Eldos, but cops couldn’t be stopped for help
National
/ 11 March 2021

Torture and murder in Eldos, but cops couldn’t be stopped for help

When screams of torture woke residents of Eldorado Park on Friday morning, calls to police remained unanswered as two bodies were found inside a house of horrors

By Tunicia Phillips
Wits VC pleads with Nzimande for guidance
Education
/ 11 March 2021

Wits VC pleads with Nzimande for guidance

The installation ceremony of Professor Zeblon Vilakazi has been postponed as student protests escalate and a by-stander is killed

By Chris Gilili
Don’t be deceived: Covid-19 vaccines are not for sale
Coronavirus
/ 8 March 2021

Don’t be deceived: Covid-19 vaccines are not for sale

Police warn against fake Covid-19 vaccines and urge the public to report any criminal activities

By Eunice Masson
‘Terrorised’ family shines a light on traditional leadership for vulnerable people
National
/ 27 February 2021

‘Terrorised’ family shines a light on traditional leadership for vulnerable people

The ambiguity between traditional and constitutional leadership has been exposed by the violent banishment of an Eastern Cape family

By Khaya Koko
Q&A Sessions: African court ‘will be a tough job’ — Dumisa Ntsebeza
National
/ 20 February 2021

Q&A Sessions: African court ‘will be a tough job’ — Dumisa Ntsebeza

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 […]

By Nicolene de Wee
The pensioner who ‘fronted’ for R10m of a family’s capture of SAPS
National
/ 13 February 2021

The pensioner who ‘fronted’ for R10m of a family’s capture of SAPS

An old-age grant recipient was allegedly paid just R5 000 a month to be a director of one of the Chetty-owned companies

By Khaya Koko
NPA undeterred by Mdluli’s mysterious illness in R69m fraud case
National
/ 8 February 2021

NPA undeterred by Mdluli’s mysterious illness in R69m fraud case

The state says its ready to prosecute axed top cops for the alleged looting of a secret intelligence fund

By Khaya Koko
R100-million: How one family captured the police
National
/ 5 February 2021

R100-million: How one family captured the police

The family-run syndicate behind the alleged scam may have looted even more — as much as R1-billion

By Khaya Koko
How smuggled gold destined for Dubai or Singapore has links to France and Mali
National
/ 25 January 2021

How smuggled gold destined for Dubai or Singapore has links to France and Mali

Three Malagasy citizens were apprehended at OR Tambo International airport, but now the trail is found to connect to France and Mali

By Erika Gibson
Forensic science: The danger of relying on a single piece of evidence
National
/ 14 December 2020

Forensic science: The danger of relying on a single piece of evidence

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

By Leletu Tonisi
The price of violence: R145-billion
Business
/ 22 November 2020

The price of violence: R145-billion

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

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Can our police be trusted with their weapons?
Opinion
/ 12 November 2020

Can our police be trusted with their weapons?

COMMENT: Excessive force and lack of accountability characterise South Africa’s police force

By Mary Rayner, Thato Masiangoako and Neil Corney
Top cop’s state-funded luxury cars
National
/ 5 November 2020

Top cop’s state-funded luxury cars

Mpumalanga police commissioner Mondli Zuma has allegedly flouted regulations to purchase a flashy fleet.

By Khaya Koko
The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion
National
/ 29 October 2020

The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

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

By Oupa Nkosi and Khaya Koko
Female cops sent for rape counselling
National
/ 18 October 2020

Female cops sent for rape counselling

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

By Khaya Koko
Police brutality in South Africa exposed once again
Opinion
/ 28 August 2020

Police brutality in South Africa exposed once again

The death of teenager Nathaniel Julius means we urgently need to refuse to allow politicians and police leadership to protect violent officers

By Ziyanda Stuurman
Metro cops, SAPS clash over control
National
/ 5 August 2020

Metro cops, SAPS clash over control

Tensions between the City of Cape Town and the police service over responsibilities mirrors the strain between national and local government

By Lester Kiewit
Police release guidelines for the use of force during lockdown
Coronavirus
/ 21 May 2020

Police release guidelines for the use of force during lockdown

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

By Franny Rabkin
Why calling the police is not an option for me
Coronavirus
/ 15 May 2020

Why calling the police is not an option for me

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

By Koketso Moeti
Khosa family: Crucial witnesses not interviewed by defence force and police unit
Article
/ 3 May 2020

Khosa family: Crucial witnesses not interviewed by defence force and police unit

In court papers, the family says the investigations into the death of Collins Khosa are neither impartial nor effective

By Franny Rabkin
Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigation into Khosa’s death almost complete
Article
/ 30 April 2020

Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigation into Khosa’s death almost complete

The defence minister said allegations in court papers that she had violated people’s rights had no basis in law

By Franny Rabkin
Khosa family approaches Constitutional Court to put an end to state brutality
Article
/ 20 April 2020

Khosa family approaches Constitutional Court to put an end to state brutality

The partner of Collins Khosa — allegedly killed by soldiers and police officers — says the army and police force have become a law unto themselves

By Franny Rabkin
Police use sjamboks and rubber bullets to enforce Hillbrow lockdown
Article
/ 31 March 2020

Police use sjamboks and rubber bullets to enforce Hillbrow lockdown

In one of South Africa’s most densely populated suburbs, the national lockdown is being implemented with force

By Micah Reddy and Simon Allison
Emergency call centres can’t cope
Article
/ 13 December 2019

Emergency call centres can’t cope

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

By Sarah Smit
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