Crime
Northern Cape’s rare succulents are being stolen for the international illegal market
Plant poaching is on the increase, say police
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 7 March 2022
Netcare sexual assault centres: are they as publicised?
Rape Crisis advocacy specialist raises concerns
News | 2 March 2022
“Bullied” into silence over use of corporal punishment at school, says parent
Learners of Siqongweni Secondary say they are beaten and this appears to be supported by video evidence
Brief | 28 February 2022
New law protects women against online abuse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed laws extending protection against harm online and in social media
By Tina Power
Law | 22 February 2022
Nurses robbed during security guard strike
Cellphones and car keys stolen as guards continue to strike for back pay
Brief | 27 January 2022
Hundreds of people conned out of R800 in jobs-for-cash scam
Police claim to be investigating but complaint was lodged over a month ago
News | 27 January 2022
Law enforcement officer charged with murder after homeless man shot
Accused released on bail of R1,000
Brief | 11 January 2022
Shack dwellers demolish unoccupied shacks themselves
Khayelitsha task team is also trying to drain off sewage water
News | 10 December 2021
Government isn’t doing enough to protect and support whistleblowers, report finds
Corruption Watch releases report to mark International Anti-Corruption Day
News | 10 December 2021