Latest articles on Weapons

Amnesty report says SA arms diverted to Yemeni militia

Article Kiri Rupiah - 6 Feb 2019

Between 2015 and the end of 2017, South Africa transferred $62-million worth of major conventional weapons to the UAE

Life behind bars: An inspecting judge of prisons unlocks inmates’ stories

Article Westhuizen 1 - 6 Sep 2017

South Africa’s jails have one of the lowest percentages of women prisoners in the world – but among the highest number of men

Why is the US chasing ‘Congolese rebels’ in the Northern Cape?

Article Govan Whittles & Simon Allison - 25 Aug 2017

In many ways, the two armies are miles apart but they face many similar challenges

Where’s the plan to stop police arming criminals, minister?

Analysis Koketso Moeti - 16 May 2017

One way to slow the death rate down is to cut the number of illegal guns in circulation.

Denel punts Gupta weapons technology partnership as its second chance on the Indian subcontinent

Article Phillip De Wet - 19 Sep 2016

VR Laser Asia will sell Denel technology so that it can be manufactured in India.

Illegal guns fuel violent crime, wreak deadly havoc in South Africa

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Oct 2015

Police statistics in SA show a worrying trend: the increased use of illegal small arms and light weapons in the country's problem of violent crime.

R5 rifles: ‘The war machine must go’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 Aug 2015

Protesters have called on commissioner Riah Phiyega and Minister Nathi Nhleko to ban the use of R5 assault rifles in public order policing.

Weapons make police – and people – more aggressive

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Aug 2015

Simply seeing a weapon - whether a sword, rifle, hand grenade, dagger, tank or gun - makes people more aggressive.

Where all is fair in love of war

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Jul 2015

There's something dangerously sexy about uniforms and weapons, and spyware that lets you into secret places.

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Police respond to rural water protests with bullets

anna majavu - 14 Jul 2020

The coronavirus has hit the Eastern Cape hard, but many rural areas in the province still have no clean water for hand washing, forcing residents to break lockdown regulations to protest

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Basic income grant on the cards as Covid-19 threat intensifies

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

The pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis that will leave many South Africans without income security

Coronavirus

Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

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Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners

Special Reports

Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector