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South African Police Service

Torture is still widespread in South Africa
Analysis
/ 26 June 2014

Torture is still widespread in South Africa

June 26 is the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. There should be no more police torture in South Africa, yet it continues.

By Staff Reporter
Renate Barnard resigns from SAPS over race discrimination
Article
/ 4 June 2014

Renate Barnard resigns from SAPS over race discrimination

Captain Renate Barnard has handed in her resignation after a protracted battle for promotion within the SAPS, denied her because she is white.

By Sapa
Khayelitsha inquiry concludes with final arguments
Article
/ 29 May 2014

Khayelitsha inquiry concludes with final arguments

Public hearings of the Khayelitsha commission of inquiry have concluded, with the Social Justice Coalition asking to find the police inefficient.

By Staff Reporter
What suit will police minister fill?
Article
/ 29 May 2014

What suit will police minister fill?

New Minister of Police Nkosinathi Nhleko is ready to take on the ‘weighty responsibility’ of maintaining stability.

By Glynnis Underhill
​Khayelitsha commission: Arrests not enough to end police corruption
Article
/ 15 May 2014

​Khayelitsha commission: Arrests not enough to end police corruption

There is a lack of leadership for combating corruption in the SAPS, an expert witness told the Khayelitsha commission of inquiry.

By Adam Armstrong
Khayelitsha commission: Police must account for budget spend
Article
/ 14 May 2014

Khayelitsha commission: Police must account for budget spend

Police oversight should include matters such as how budgets are spent and not just how officers treat civilians, the Khayelitsha commission has heard.

By Adam Armstrong
Icasa upholds SAPS complaint over DA election ad
Article
/ 25 April 2014

Icasa upholds SAPS complaint over DA election ad

A complaint by the SAPS regarding a DA ad that contains a photo of a police officer shooting rubber bullets has been upheld by Icasa.

By Staff Reporter
Icasa to hear SAPS complaint against DA advert
Article
/ 24 April 2014

Icasa to hear SAPS complaint against DA advert

In a complaint to Icasa, the SAPS says the "Ayisafani" advert "would incite violence against the police", according to the authority’s spokesperson.

By Sapa
Police must work with communities, not political elite – Wiser debate
Article
/ 15 April 2014

Police must work with communities, not political elite – Wiser debate

Panelists at a Wits debate say the SAPS need to work with communities to be perceived positively so that protesters stop getting hurt and killed.

By Sarah Evans
Marikana commission: ‘Unknown’ value of mystery Mr X
Article
/ 3 April 2014

Marikana commission: ‘Unknown’ value of mystery Mr X

Serious doubts have been raised about the legitimacy of the police submission to the Marikana inquiry for the testimony of Mr X to be held in camera.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Mdluli case: SCA reserves judgment in NPA’s appeal
Article
/ 2 April 2014

Mdluli case: SCA reserves judgment in NPA’s appeal

The SCA has reserved judgment following the NPA’s appeal after a court reinstated charges against suspended crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.

By Andre Grobler
Marikana inquiry: Cops apply for in-camera testimony
Article
/ 17 March 2014

Marikana inquiry: Cops apply for in-camera testimony

The police have submitted an application for a witness dubbed Mr X to testify in-camera at the Farlam commission of inquiry.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Khuli Chana demands compensation from police
Article
/ 14 January 2014

Khuli Chana demands compensation from police

After being shot and missing a performance, hip-hop musician Khuli Chana’s lawyers have submitted a letter to the police demanding compensation.

By Sapa
Mthethwa dismisses cop ‘hit list’ after meeting
Article
/ 6 January 2014

Mthethwa dismisses cop ‘hit list’ after meeting

After an emergency meeting, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the "hit list" containing the names of 18 police officers is a fabrication.

By Staff Reporter
Police to probe cop Tshabalala’s death
Article
/ 25 December 2013

Police to probe cop Tshabalala’s death

The SAPS says it will look into the death of the police inspectorate’s divisional commissioner, who was found dead in his office earlier in the week.

By Sapa
M&G Newsroom: Riah Phiyega and intrigue at the SAPS
Podcasts
/ 4 November 2013

M&G Newsroom: Riah Phiyega and intrigue at the SAPS

Sanef deputy Makhudu Sefara speaks about the police’s threats of legal action over intercepted calls involving commissioner Riah Phiyega.

By Staff Reporter
Riah Phiyega: Failure and dashed hopes
Article
/ 30 October 2013

Riah Phiyega: Failure and dashed hopes

South Africans had high hopes when Riah Phiyega stepped into office as national police commissioner last year. Those hopes, it seems, were misplaced.

By Faranaaz Parker
Khuli Chana shooting a symptom of inept ‘use of force’ policy
Article
/ 29 October 2013

Khuli Chana shooting a symptom of inept ‘use of force’ policy

When musician Khuli Chana was shot by the police on Monday morning, the officers may themselves have been unclear on whether they were acting legally.

By Sarah Evans
New acting crime intelligence head placed on special leave
Article
/ 22 October 2013

New acting crime intelligence head placed on special leave

Recently appointed crime intelligence head Chris Ngcobo has been placed on special leave after "discrepancies" in his qualifications emerged.

By Sarah Evans
M&G Hangout: Crime and Punishment
Videos
/ 20 September 2013

M&G Hangout: Crime and Punishment

ISS analyst Gareth Newham and M&G reporter Sarah Evans unpack the realities that lie beneath the numbers from this year’s national crime statistics.

By Staff Reporter
White paper promises changes for those awaiting trial
Article
/ 6 September 2013

White paper promises changes for those awaiting trial

The white paper clarifies that awaiting-trial detainees may not be held in the South African Police Service cells after their first court appearance.

By Sarah Evans
Hackers steal SAPS whistle-blower info
Article
/ 22 May 2013

Hackers steal SAPS whistle-blower info

Whistle-blowers’ information on crime has been downloaded when the official South African Police Service website was hacked into, says Sita.

By Sapa
SA police caught dead to rights
Analysis
/ 26 April 2013

SA police caught dead to rights

Unconstitutional interrogation tactics by South African police reflect erosion of rights the world over, says Niren Tolsi.

By Niren Tolsi
Public claims against police exceed R14bn
Article
/ 24 April 2013

Public claims against police exceed R14bn

The police minister says civil claims against that SAPS cost around R7-billion, but new information has surfaced that the total was actually double.

By Sarah Evans
Portfolio committee unhappy with low SAPS detection sights for serious crimes
Article
/ 18 April 2013

Portfolio committee unhappy with low SAPS detection sights for serious crimes

Fictional super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes aimed to solve 100% of his cases, but SA Police Service detectives have their sights set much lower.

By Staff Reporter
Phiyega denies celebrating Marikana miners’ death
Article
/ 2 April 2013

Phiyega denies celebrating Marikana miners’ death

The police team who shot dead striking mineworkers were thanked for following protocol, says National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.

By Naledi Mailula
Use of word ‘brutality’ paints police as enemy
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Use of word ‘brutality’ paints police as enemy

"Brutality" is a word that cannot fail to evoke a visceral response: those who perpetrate it are bad.

By Letters
Mthethwa warns police over misconduct
Article
/ 17 March 2013

Mthethwa warns police over misconduct

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned police officers to adhere to their code of conduct.

By Sapa
Amateur video brings police torture to light
Article
/ 28 February 2013

Amateur video brings police torture to light

News that Daveyton police beat and dragged a man behind a police van has sickened South Africans. But police torture of civilians is nothing new.

By Faranaaz Parker
M&G Hangout: The state of private justice
Article
/ 27 February 2013

M&G Hangout: The state of private justice

Join us as Phillip de Wet speaks to security experts about the quality of SA’s police after the bungle in the Oscar Pistorius bail hearing.

By Staff Reporter
ANC no longer ‘needs’ a single police force
Analysis
/ 15 February 2013

ANC no longer ‘needs’ a single police force

The song and dance goes on but the African National Congress’ aim to save Zuma’s skin has been achieved.

By David Bruce
Festive season crime stats leave many questions
Article
/ 15 January 2013

Festive season crime stats leave many questions

The release of the interim festive season crime statistics may seem positive but leaves experts with many unanswered questions.

By Faranaaz Parker
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