It’s do what we say, not what we do, as the ANC lays Andrew Mlangeni to rest
In South Africa, police brutality and violence affect black, working- class lives in particular. We must dismantle this systemic oppression
‘Less lethal’ weapons have resulted in deaths and severe injuries, yet there are still no guidelines
Police watchdog report finds that metro police members did not participate in the assault
The minister’s media statement follows a letter from Khosa’s attorneys that they were considering a perjury charge or a complaint with the Public Protector
Despite a court-ordered deadline for the completion of the internal investigation, no explanation is given for Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s contradictory positions
SANDF has been trained and equipped for precisely the opposite of what President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked of it – to save lives. Its purpose is to defend the country and its people against physical, external enemies – by killing such enemies if need be
Police violence and the murder of black people in the United States have provoked outrage and protest around the world, including on the continent. But, why is there so little outrage over police violence in African countries?
The board of inquiry also found that it was Khosa and his brother-in-law Thabiso Muvhango who caused the altercation with the defence force members
Guidelines can’t regulate the police and military’s use of lethal force and will, in the end, be subordinate
to bad legislation
The family of Collins Khosa is threatening to seek a personal costs order against Police Minister Bheki Cele
In its ruling the high court sought to restore the ‘social contract’ between citizens and government after the assault and death of Collins Khosa
The Defence Force and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate now say their inquiries into the death of Collins Khosa are not complete
With the Covid-19 pandemic exposing many structural cleavages and spurring racial tensions, it is likely that the post-pandemic South Africa will encounter new challenges and setbacks on the road to reconciliation
Even where the case is a strong one, direct access to the highest court is a route only in truly exceptional circumstances
The family of Collins Khosa, who died after police and army personnel assaulted him, says the easing of the lockdown does not spell the end of police abuse of power
200 Cubans are flying to South Africa to help the defence force and health department respond to the pandemic
For the many that rely on pension grants, Sassa’s seemingly simple date change has severe ramifications
The boss isn’t going to end the lockdown in six days time — not if he’s called out the army and got a welfare grant from the World Bank
Supporting the lockdown rules and holding the government to account is a delicate balancing act
Parliament told 70 000 member SANDF deployment there to support the health department, while questions over army conduct still hang in the air
The enforcement of the lockdown has seen authorities inflict brutal actions on citizens
Gauteng Premier David Makhura tweeted this week that 41 suspects linked to the burning and burglary of schools in the province have been arrested
The state has not done everything right, but much depends on how cases are put together
The family of Collin Khosa — allegedly killed at the hands of SANDF and JMPD members — want the president to explain how he will ensure this never happens again
This week the South African Military Health Service issued a call to registered medical personnel to join the Reserve Force as volunteers until June 23 as part of the operation against Covid-19
Regulation uncertainty leaves slap-happy police and soldiers to decide when people should or shouldn’t be allowed on the streets
Striking a balance between individual liberties and the welfare of broader society
Women in Africa should not be viewed as having ‘special negotiating skills’. Instead, we should motivate for more women in leadership positions because of their equality as citizens
The 122 South Africans repatriated from the disease epicentre in Wuhan, China are expected back in the country on Friday
A long-delayed flight to repatriate South African citizens from Wuhan will depart tonight and return on Friday the 13th, before a 21-day quarantine
Calls for ‘patriotic media’ in reporting on outbreak