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‘Crime is planned from prison,’ says former police minister Bheki Cele
Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele has revealed that South Africa's violent crime is often orchestrated from within prisons by inmates serving life sentences.
Police transparency drive: Cops to wear body cameras from April, says Police Minister Mchunu
In a major move towards accountability, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announces groundbreaking body-camera initiative, with an initial 100 units valued at R28,818 each to be deployed from April. The programme aims to combat corruption and enhance public trust in law enforcement.
Political killings task team faces disbandment: families demand answers
Families of victims of political killings are left in confusion and fear as the Minister of Police proposes disbanding the task team investigating these cases, raising concerns about justice and accountability.
KZN task team into political killings no longer required, says Police Minister Senzo Mchunu
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has ordered the immediate disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, citing its lack of value to South African policing. The controversial decision comes despite the unit’s previous success in handling political murders, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal.
PP asked to probe Ramaphosa, Cele & Masemola
Elias Muller urges the Public Protector to investigate President Ramaphosa's refusal to probe serious allegations against Police Commissioner Masemola and former Minister Cele
Dysfunctional criminal justice system tearing a nation apart
OPINION: The implementation of the National Development Plan policing policies is overdue, including de-militarisation, improved training and, of crucial importance, an independent oversight board — but the political appetite appears lacking, writes Mary De Haas.
Ramaphosa rejects request to probe Cele/Masemola claims
President Cyril Ramaphosa declines to appoint a board of inquiry into serious allegations against SAPS Commissioner Fanie Masemola, following a request from activist Elias Muller
Expired food found at Bluff warehouse a concern
Expired food items and antibiotics discovered in Durban's ports raise serious questions about safety and accountability in South Africa's import/export processes.
South Africa: peace is only the start
Even when there is a peaceful settlement, things can go badly wrong, if less dramatically so.
Call for body cameras after 107 suspects killed by SAPS in KZN
The DA has urged the implementation of body cameras for police in KwaZulu-Natal after alarming statistics revealed 107 suspects were killed by SAPS in the province within a year.
Delay in DPCI Judge appointment draws criticism
The complaints came from the members of the public on issues related to the abuse of power, failure to investigate, unlawful arrests, harassment by DPCI members, revealing of confidential information, improper investigation and undue delays.
Police minister declares war on SAPS corruption
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu pledges to eradicate corruption within the SAPS, following the arrest of a sergeant linked to six grisly murders and a broader crackdown on police misconduct.
Chris Brown concert is stark proof that the system perpetuates GBVF
Chris Brown's upcoming concert in South Africa has ignited widespread controversy and protests due to his history of violence against women, highlighting ongoing issues of gender-based violence in the country
KZN ANC heavyweights share fond memories of Pravin Gordhan
KwaZulu-Natal ANC heavyweights share fond memories of former finance minister Pravin Gordhan during apartheid.
Wrongful arrests symptomatic of a much bigger issue in the police, says AfriForum
The civil rights organisation said that from last year up to date, payouts of at least R600 million were made. Compared to payouts made in 2018/2019, last year’s payouts showed an increase of almost 70%.
Pakistani nationals blamed for the rise of fake foods in Gauteng
A report by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (Tracit), released alongside Business Unity South Africa, indicated that illicit trade posed a danger to the economy.
‘Sergeant Siwela left behind three children’: SAPS remembers 39 heroic police officers killed in the line of duty
Sergeant Siwela shot dead while responding to a business burglary complaint which was in progress at Chochocho Supermarket in Mgcobanini, outside White River in Mpumalanga.
RISE Mzansi laments high vacancy rate of detectives
There are 22 413 detective employed by SAPS and the vacancies stand at 8 594.
Rape and murder among crime dockets closed due to insufficient evidence
Dockets for crimes including rape, murder, robbery, assault, hijacking and burglary were among those closed in the last five months after police investigations did not yield enough evidence.
Killers, rapists walk free: Millions of cases closed without being resolved
More than five million case dockets have been closed without being resolved since the 2018/19 financial year.
‘Bowing out of government comms’: Lirandzu Themba Ministry of Police spokesperson bids farewell
Lirandzu Themba steps down as Ministry of Police spokesperson, twitter reacts.
Ian Cameron takes over as chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Police
Cameron, previously the director of Community Safety at civil rights group, Action Society, has long been involved in crime-fighting projects.
EXCLUSIVE: Police Minister Senzo Mchunu vows to clamp down on crime, political killings
In an exclusive interview with the Daily News, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu from Hlabisa in the north of KZN said they will tighten the noose around criminals’ necks.
SCA dismisses Bheki Cele's appeal against damages for ANC councillors
Two former ANC representatives can breath easy after the SCA ruled in their favour.
SAPS ordered to pay man R160,000 for unlawful arrest and assault over TV
Mmadu Ifechukhu was assaulted and strangled until he lost consciousness, he was then poured with water and when he woke up, they continued assaulting him until he fainted again.