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Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane hosted the School Safety Imbizo at Prosperitus Secondary School in Eersterust, uniting parents, teachers, principals, and key stakeholders from across Tshwane to tackle school safety concerns.
The violent episode unfolded following an altercation inside the establishment, where a confrontation escalated to life-threatening levels.
Ekangala police officers marked Safety Month by launching an educational initiative to equip children with essential road safety knowledge.
Police are investigating an incident in Sebokeng where a baby was run over by a vehicle.
Both police stations ranked among the 40 worst performing police stations in Gauteng.
Police are investigating a series of gang-related shootings in Ravensmead and Grassy Park, leaving communities in fear and raising concerns about escalating violence.
Police are investigating a series of gang-related shootings in Ravensmead and Grassy Park, leading to community outrage and fears of escalating violence.
Community leaders in KwaZulu-Natal discuss the vital role of Neighbourhood Watches and Community Policing Forums in combating crime, highlighting the need for funding and support.
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli discusses the urgent need for community engagement and effective measures to combat escalating crime rates in KwaZulu-Natal.
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli convenes a strategic planning session in Durban to combat rising crime rates in KwaZulu-Natal, urging community collaboration and highlighting the importance of crime prevention.
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli urges rural communities to confront crime fearlessly, drawing parallels to historical Struggle heroes, while addressing the challenges of vigilantism and community safety.
In a shocking incident at Centenary Secondary School, three teenagers were hospitalised after a fight that allegedly stemmed from a racist altercation. As calls for accountability grow, the future of student safety in schools hangs in the balance.
In response to alarming crime rates, KZN Premier Thami Ntuli convenes community leaders to strategise on combating violence against women and youth.
Community Policing Forums in Mariannhill are set to discuss plans for a new police station aimed at enhancing safety and reducing crime in the area.
SAPS faces mounting pressure as controversy erupts over plans to dismantle its internal watchdog, the National Police Inspectorate. The Democratic Alliance warns this move could severely undermine police accountability and reform efforts, demanding urgent parliamentary intervention. This decision, made without consulting Parliament, raises critical questions about transparency in South Africa's law enforcement governance.
The Wall of Remembrance at Bredell Cemetery in Kempton Park has been vandalised, with plaques destroyed and urns containing human remains desecrated. Local authorities have increased security measures while community members express outrage over the incident.
Two police officers tragically lose their lives while responding to a robbery in Namahadi, shedding light on the perilous conditions faced by law enforcement in South Africa.
Safeguarding your home: key security advice before you take a break
Calls for better working conditions for police and other law-enforcement agencies have once again resurfaced following the recent launch of the festive season safety campaigns across the country’s nine provinces.
South Africa faces a severe crisis of GBV, with shocking statistics indicating that (one in five women) will experience physical violence in their lifetime, and (one in three) women have been sexually assaulted.
Hawks officers lured the person selling a rifle, and the unsuspecting Mark Kannemeyer came in a G4S vehicle, carrying the AR15 rifle with a filed-off serial number.
South Africa’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence reveals troubling insights as police officers, meant to protect, are often victims themselves, highlighting systemic issues within the Criminal Justice Cluster.
As South Africa joins the global observance of “30 Years of Advancing Collective Action to End Violence Against Women and Children,” it is both a moment to reflect on progress and a stark reminder of the long road ahead.
Police said the group of robbers going after the different RAF beneficiaries has two armed men and a woman who have in-depth information that victims got RAF money.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announces the rollout of new police vehicles and resources, aiming to tackle rising crime rates in the province. The initiative includes significant investments in technology and personnel to enhance law enforcement capabilities.