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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)
ACTIONSA

It keeps me awake at night, Panyaza Lesufi says of dismal efforts to curb crime

However, the Gauteng premier praised the coalition government’s achievements in addressing socio-economic challenges This content is restricted to registered users and…

  • Mandisa Makgakga
1 min read
The SANDF argued that according to the relevant legislation it is not lawful for civilians to live on a military base.
CAPE FLATS

Police Minister’s request that SANDF help fight crime has implications on many levels

Dr Johan Burger, senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, explains the legality and risks of deploying the SANDF to fight crime.

  • News 24
4 min read
The Helen Suzman Foundation said that “the minister of police’s appeal application enjoys no prospects for success”.
ANWA DRAMAT

Nhleko to appeal court ruling invalidating Hawks head Dramat’s suspension

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko’s lawyer said the papers "should be served" on Friday.

  • Chantelle Benjamin 1
5 min read
“This was a manufactured type of evidence in this case. I’m really not happy that it was provisionally withdrawn, because it is still hanging at the end of the day,” Sibiya said. (Paul Botes/M&G)
ANWA DRAMAT

Hawks appoint acting head for Gauteng after Sibiya’s suspension

The crime-fighting body announced on Thursday that it had appointed Major General Nhlamvu Elias Dlamini as acting head of the Hawks in Gauteng.

  • Staff Reporter
  • Sapa Author
3 min read
Minister Patricia De Lille says government is capable of turning the tide.
CAPE TOWN GANGSTERISM

City of Cape Town deploys task team to tackle drug problem

Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille announces a task team to be trained to take on the drug and gangsterism problem in the city.

  • Thulani Gqirana
4 min read
CRIME

Don’t touch that maggot! It’s evidence

Bugs have become the new cadets in the crime war as forensic entomology provides crucial evidence in court.

  • Staff Reporter
8 min read