Policing
Man accused of stealing a cellphone and set alight recovers in hospital from severe burns
At least three people killed every day by vigilantes according to latest quarterly crime stats
News | 5 July 2021
Gauteng police have killed hundreds, but SAPS leaves brutal cops unchecked
Official statistics show no Gauteng officers have been disciplined for violent offences since 2016
Feature | 5 July 2021
SACP picket in Western Cape calls for inquiry into “the rot within the police”
The party says the public have lost all confidence and trust in the police
News | 25 June 2021
Immigrant shop owners plead to be allowed to continue trading in Diepkloof
“All we want is to operate our shops and look after our families”
News | 18 June 2021
Langa residents are fed up with their police
Community leaders claim their safety patrol is more effective than SAPS
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 17 June 2021
Supporters of axed top cop Jeremy Vearey march to Parliament
They want him reinstated and a public inquiry into SAPS
News | 10 June 2021
Police commissioner Khehla Sitole admits that SAPS discipline needs overhaul
Sitole told Parliament that an “independent” discipline unit needs to be established
News | 1 June 2021
Spaza shop owners accuse police of stealing their cash
Diepsloot police say they confiscated R63,000. The shop owners claim it is more than double that amount
News | 31 May 2021
Parliament rebukes SAPS for poor discipline as watchdog probes 794 killings by police
But Parliament has failed to enforce its recommendations in the past
News | 25 May 2021