Policing
Community blames poor policing after brutal murders
Residents say they’ve been forced to stand outside the police station and give statements to an officer because the gates are locked at night
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Yamkela Ntshongwana
News | 23 July 2025
After five months, silence on murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks
Hendricks, who was openly gay, was gunned down in Gqeberha in February
Brief | 23 July 2025
Police officers protest against rape and sexual harassment in their ranks
The protest follows the alleged rape of a trainee by an instructor at the Tshwane Training College
Brief | 25 June 2025
School girls march for better policing
Girl Guides want officers to be better trained to handle GBV cases
Brief | 23 June 2025
Rape cover up trial: police detained victim overnight near her rapist
Rapist’s DNA has been linked to two open cases
By Benita Enoch
News | 20 June 2025
Three Durban cops deny rape cover up
The state alleges a rape victim was detained by Brighton Beach officers and intimidated into withdrawing charges
By Benita Enoch
News | 19 June 2025
Youth Day march against gangs in Johannesburg
Westbury residents call on gangs to make peace
Brief | 17 June 2025
Four children shot dead in three weeks in Samora Machel
All the victims were in school uniform when they were gunned down
Brief | 12 June 2025