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Rape victims accept blood money as justice system fails them
National
/ 19 August 2023

Rape victims accept blood money as justice system fails them

Crucial police work is being neglected, cases drag on for years and accused rapists walk the streets, rape survivor support groups say

By Lyse Comins
Crime stats: spike in cop killings
National
/ 18 August 2023

Crime stats: spike in cop killings

Overall cases of murder have dropped slightly but killing of police has almost doubled over the past three months

By Lyse Comins
Mashatile was in VIP convoy, but not at scene of assault, says Cele
National
/ 16 August 2023

Mashatile was in VIP convoy, but not at scene of assault, says Cele

The deputy president’s convoy consisted of seven vehicles and only two pulled off, the police minister told parliament on Wednesday

By Eunice Masson
We are on the right side of history, says Froneman of  Sibanye’s response to Marikana
National
/ 15 August 2023

We are on the right side of history, says Froneman of  Sibanye’s response to Marikana

The mining company hosted its fourth annual Marikana memorial lecture on Monday to mark the 11th anniversary of the massacre

By Anathi Madubela
South African Police Service ‘captured’ and ‘outdated’
National
/ 11 August 2023

South African Police Service ‘captured’ and ‘outdated’

Hiring 10  000 new recruits annually will not solve the crime crisis because of poor training and policing, as well as rampant corruption

By Lyse Comins
Taxi bosses drive havoc in the long ignored countrywide problem
National
/ 11 August 2023

Taxi bosses drive havoc in the long ignored countrywide problem

The national transport minister has slammed local by-laws while the police minister has distanced himself from the taxi mayhem that’s playing itself out in the Western Cape

By Eunice Masson
Word of the flies: How bugs provide crime clues
National
/ 9 August 2023

Word of the flies: How bugs provide crime clues

And how forensic entomology has evolved in South Africa

By Eunice Masson
Cape Town tense as taxis and cops clash
National
/ 2 August 2023

Cape Town tense as taxis and cops clash

The South African National Taxi Council has called an urgent meeting after live rounds were fired in the city centre

By Eunice Masson
Almost 3000 military vets push ahead with reparations claim of R4.2m each
Politics
/ 18 July 2023

Almost 3000 military vets push ahead with reparations claim of R4.2m each

The claim is based on the R500 000 each veteran was promised in 1994, which they say today works out to be R4.2 million.

By Paddy Harper
‘Station Strangler’ parole: Mitchells Plain residents want 21 unsolved murder cases reopened
National
/ 17 July 2023

‘Station Strangler’ parole: Mitchells Plain residents want 21 unsolved murder cases reopened

Police will meet Parow residents on Tuesday, two days ahead of his release under house arrest in that area

By Eunice Masson
Police agree to stop cannabis arrests
National
/ 11 July 2023

Police agree to stop cannabis arrests

Parties in the cannabis Phakisa event agree to a 30 June moratorium while regulations are put in place

By Paddy Harper
Editorial: Return humanity to us
Editorial
/ 7 July 2023

Editorial: Return humanity to us

When people are robbed of their dignity, it should not be a surprise that agents of the state feel it is acceptable to beat the consciousness out of a man on the side of the road

By Editorial
Quite concerning, Masemola says of VIP assault
National
/ 6 July 2023

Quite concerning, Masemola says of VIP assault

The national police commissioner said protection service members needed to be ‘retrained’ and ‘talked to’

By Eunice Masson
Four VIP officers in assault video served with suspension notices
National
/ 5 July 2023

Four VIP officers in assault video served with suspension notices

The South African National Defence Union said the victims have been told not to discuss the matter with the police while the Independent Police Investigative Directorate holds its inquiry

By Eunice Masson
VIP officers in assault video are part of Mashatile security detail
National
/ 4 July 2023

VIP officers in assault video are part of Mashatile security detail

IPID has identified the victims of the beatings as military trainees

By Eunice Masson
Crooked lawyers ‘in cahoots’
National
/ 3 June 2023

Crooked lawyers ‘in cahoots’

Tax attorney to appear before the legal regulatory body for allegedly acting as an accomplice to a disbarred attorney said to have swindled millions

By Eunice Masson
State likely to add more charges against Rwandan fugitive
Africa
/ 2 June 2023

State likely to add more charges against Rwandan fugitive

Ukiliho Kayishema Fulgence, who is on Interpol’s red notice for crimes against humanity, already has a total of 17 charges against him

By Eunice Masson
Namibian Fishrot saga paymaster arrested in Paarl
National
/ 1 June 2023

Namibian Fishrot saga paymaster arrested in Paarl

The South African government received a request from Namibia for Marén de Klerk’s extradition in October 2021

By Eunice Masson
Disbarred lawyer allegedly swindles clients out of millions
National
/ 29 May 2023

Disbarred lawyer allegedly swindles clients out of millions

Despite having allegedly taken millions, and being known to authorities, Ben van Heerden is still pocketing money for services he cannot legally offer

By Eunice Masson
‘Cool drink’ is code for cash bribe in graft-ridden South Africa
National
/ 22 May 2023

‘Cool drink’ is code for cash bribe in graft-ridden South Africa

In a country with one of the highest crime rates in the world, police officers have a reputation for being corrupt

By Claire Doyen and Gersende Rambourg
Chetty crime family stripped of luxury cars and homes
National
/ 17 May 2023

Chetty crime family stripped of luxury cars and homes

The National Prosecuting Authority wants to recover R102 million allegedly stolen through crooked SAPS contracts

By Khaya Koko
Woman dies while waiting 24 hours for ambulance
National
/ 14 May 2023

Woman dies while waiting 24 hours for ambulance

Department is probing the incident when an ambulance took 24 hours to arrive in Cape Flats gang red zone

By Eunice Masson
Wellness does not necessitate murder or mutilation, says traditional healers association
National
/ 29 April 2023

Wellness does not necessitate murder or mutilation, says traditional healers association

Mutilating and murdering someone has nothing to do with healing and everything to do with power, protection, financial gain and influence

By Eunice Masson and Mandisa Ndlovu
Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys
National
/ 28 April 2023

Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys

A day before her arrest Nqobile Ndlovu said she was shocked by the alleged muti murders

By Eunice Masson
Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys
National
/ 27 April 2023

Family ‘in pain’ after grandmother, partner arrested for murder of Soweto boys

A day before her arrest Nqobile Ndlovu said she was shocked by the alleged muti murders

By Eunice Masson
Thabo Bester: The bizarre facts behind a jailbird let loose
National
/ 13 April 2023

Thabo Bester: The bizarre facts behind a jailbird let loose

Evidence suggests that the burnt body found in Bester’s cell was smuggled in via a TV cabinet

By Eunice Masson
Thabo Bester: How to catch a man on the run
National
/ 9 April 2023

Thabo Bester: How to catch a man on the run

The fugitive’s escape from jail shines the light on 146 people wanted for rape and murder

By Eunice Masson
Lights on for Putin, as South Africa visit beckons
Opinion
/ 31 March 2023

Lights on for Putin, as South Africa visit beckons

The Russian leader has more chance of being arrested at home than he does in Mzansi

By Paddy Harper
How Sars was ‘defrauded’ of R13.9 million by Chetty ‘crime’ family
National
/ 21 March 2023

How Sars was ‘defrauded’ of R13.9 million by Chetty ‘crime’ family

The son allegedly declared zero income in 2021 despite raking in R29 million in state contracts

By Khaya Koko
Fearing a repeat of 2021 riots, Durban prepares for EFF shutdown
Politics
/ 18 March 2023

Fearing a repeat of 2021 riots, Durban prepares for EFF shutdown

Security companies, community policing forums and the police have drawn up contingency plans to stop looting and public violenc

By Paddy Harper
Failure to boot Cele betrays public safety
Opinion
/ 12 March 2023

Failure to boot Cele betrays public safety

Ramaphosa will continue to mouth platitudes and leave the police minister to his empty promises

By Niren Tolsi
Stop passing the buck, parliament tells police top cop Fannie Masemola
National
/ 10 March 2023

Stop passing the buck, parliament tells police top cop Fannie Masemola

A forensic audit was launched into the appointment of 10 000 police recruits last year

By Eunice Masson
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