Crime
Extortionists “hell-bent” on derailing MyCiTi bus project, says City of Cape Town
Crossroads and Philippi business forums deny City’s allegations of intimidation and say they are being sidelined
News | 3 July 2025
Police watchdog probes disappearance of Nigerian immigrant during TV show
Silas Ani was last seen unconscious during a “drug raid” by police and Sizok’thola presenter Xolani Khumalo in April
News | 3 July 2025
Parents vow to keep children out of school after murder of learner
Demand for scholar transport after 13-year-old Anga Ndema was killed on her way back from school
News | 26 June 2025
Sex offenders in schools: how government botched a crucial learner safety project
In spite of government promises, only one teacher in ten has been screened
By Daneel Knoetze and Adriaan Cartuyvels
Feature | 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