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Many South Africans turn to community WhatsApp groups for safety because trust in police remains low but experts warn that misinformation, bias and poor moderation could turn the platforms into drivers of fear rather than protection
COMMUNITY POLICING

Community WhatsApp groups may be amplifying fear, not preventing crime

Many South Africans turn to community WhatsApp groups for safety because trust in police remains low but experts warn that misinformation, bias and poor moderation could turn the…

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Public trust in the South African Police Service is at an all-time low, with just over a fifth of citizens having faith in the police since 2022 (File photo by Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
COMMUNITY POLICING

Trust in South African police at an all time low, report shows

The Human Sciences Research Council report was released a day after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he had placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence amid…

  • Stella Mapenzauswa
3 min read
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ATM BOMBINGS

Police confirm arrest of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla

The daughter of former president Jacob Zuma will appear in court on Thursday on charges of domestic terrorism

  • MG Reporter
2 min read
Clashes between alleged criminals and community patrollers are said to have led to the deaths of 18 people in Nyanga township and the Marikana settlement.
COMMUNITY POLICING

Marikana community patrollers face continued attacks after deadly shooting

Community patrollers in the Philippi East informal settlement in the Western Cape are "tired of begging" for police.

  • Groundup Staff
2 min read
Community policing needs real
COMMUNITY POLICING

Community policing needs real, hard work

Politicians dust off the "community safety" concept whenever they need a shiny new policy.

  • Glenn Hollands Comment
7 min read