Policing

Marikana community “tired” of begging for police protection

Dan Plato says it’s up to the City of Cape Town to install lights on the border of the informal settlement

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Brief | 9 October 2017

Police watchdog needs R50 million from the people it watches

Conflict of interest in the funding of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

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Analysis | 9 October 2017

Marikana residents march for safety

“We want action. We don’t want verbal promises”

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Brief | 5 October 2017

Police watchdog struggles to finalise investigations

IPID is grappling with staff and budget cuts while it has a soaring caseload

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Parliament | 5 October 2017

Exclusive: Damning letter from PRASA manager describes railway security meltdown

Railway police sit in first class carriages instead of patrolling trains and stations

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News | 5 October 2017

There is no life in Marikana, says mother who lost her son

25-year-old Lubabalo Jokazi was one of 11 victims of shooting

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News | 4 October 2017

An open letter to the authorities about Marikana

We need urgent and integrated action

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Opinion | 4 October 2017

Police don’t listen to us, Marikana residents tell Mbalula

Minister promises extra resources to crime-torn settlement

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News | 3 October 2017

Marikana: the situation is under control, says Plato

Police announce two arrests

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News | 2 October 2017

“Most sex workers are mothers”

School fees paid from sex work

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Brief | 2 October 2017

Marikana residents say they’ve lost faith in the police

Police call in reinforcements after 10 people shot dead

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News | 1 October 2017

In photos: Ocean View residents and police clash over failure to reduce crime

“The people are suffering because crime has taken over. We’re crying for help.”

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Photo Essay | 22 September 2017

Hundreds protest against arrest of murder suspects in Philippi

Police use teargas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who were demanding release of community patrol members

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News | 18 September 2017

Police confirm investigation into shooting of Ona Dubula

Teenager is recovering in hospital

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News | 15 September 2017

Hout Bay shows how desperately we need good police leadership

Police commissioners’ silence following shooting of Ona Dubula is shameful

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GroundView | 14 September 2017