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Excessive force and lack of accountability characterise South Africa’s police force
CAPE TOWN

Can our police be trusted with their weapons?

COMMENT: Excessive force and lack of accountability characterise South Africa’s police force

  • Thato Masiangoako
  • Mary Rayner
  • Neil Corney
8 min read
(David Harrison/M&G)
BOTSWANA

Pandemic-induced human rights violations a double tragedy to humanity

The conflation of human rights violations and a pandemic leave the most vulnerable marginalised. Equitable and democratic societies are needed to fight against this

  • Webster Zambara
5 min read
On the warpath: Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. (David Harrison/M&G)
ARMY

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

  • Franny Rabkin
4 min read