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Ever had a bad experience at a police station? Rest assured – there are consequences
Civil servants are meant to serve. If they don’t, civilians need to stand up for their rights
Amplify children’s voices to overcome violence in South Africa
We urgently need more interventions to protect children and address the root causes of violence in the country
In South Africa, women are always afraid of attacks
Some women spoke to the Mail & Guardian about frequently looking over their shoulder in fear of danger.
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
Survivor of Phoenix massacre describes how he was called a monkey, assaulted and shot twice in the back
On day three of the SAHRC hearings into the July unrest, victim Ntethelelo Mkhize disputes the testimony of activist Sham Maharaj
April-June 2021 crime states: Double-figure rise attributed to low levels during hard lockdown in 2020
The rise in crime levels is reduced to single-figures when compared with stats for 2019
Educators only fined up to R5 000 for corporal punishment, SAHRC hears
Commission questions gaps in the law regarding corporal punishment and sexual assault
Drugs and alcohol abuse rage in crime stats
Substance abuse has emerged as a reason for the spike in crimes during the first quarter of 2021.
Convict Andile Lungisa resists calls to quit city council
Former youth league leader Andile Lungisa cites ANC constitution, and argues assault is not corruption in a bid to keep his party membership
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
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
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
Khosa family demands an end to abuse of power
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
Women harvest fruits of abuse in rural Western Cape
Violence against women on farms and in farming towns, usually by their partners, is under-reported
There’s another, more prevalent violence at schools
The minute girls walk into the school environment, they face numerous difficulties, including discrimination on the basis of sex