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Ipid swoops on last of 20 Durban officers over 2018 murder

At least one of the officers may be linked to the theft of 1.5-million rounds of ammunition from a warehouse during the July looting and violence

DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard said

Police guns have fueled gang wars, taxi and political killings

Stolen police firearms are being used in politically-motivated shootings, gang hits and taxi violence.

Editorial: Where are the police?

The killings at Glebelands hostel continue amidst accusations of partisan law enforcement – inevitably fuelling perceptions of official complicity.

Durban bystander shot by fleeing robbers

An elderly woman was shot by robbers fleeing from a crime scene in Phoenix, Durban police said on Wednesday. Inspector Michael Read said five men, three of them armed, had…

Liberty Life, police probe premiums fraud

Durban police are investigating 10 cases of fraud linked to national insurance and investment giant Liberty Life. It is alleged that 10 people had chunks of their salaries taken…

Durban police work to ensure a safe festive season

Helicopters, horse patrols, closed-circuit television and police reservists have been roped in to boost security in Durban during the festive season, police said on Thursday. The…

Durban policeman arrested for rape

A policeman has been arrested for allegedly raping a sex worker, Durban police said on Monday. The man, together with a colleague, picked up the woman in a police vehicle,…