Crime
Paramedics protest in Mfuleni, following attacks
“We are now working closer with the police and the community to make sure that the emergency services workers are protected at all costs”
Brief | 2 June 2025
Calls for safety at Gugulethu clinic
After two recent armed hijackings, staff and patients are demanding CCTV and heightened security
News | 22 May 2025
Health workers traumatised after being hijacked on duty
One to One Africa provides critical health services to about 100 underserved villages in Ngqeleni
News | 16 May 2025
Alarming increase in attacks on social workers
“It was a calling for me, but the calling didn’t include me being in danger”
Brief | 29 April 2025
Understanding the court ruling on apartheid-era crimes
Landmark ruling in Johannesburg High Court paves the way for prosecutions
Law | 22 April 2025
Thousands march across the country to demand justice for Cwecwe
There has been no significant progress in the seven-year-old’s case
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Ihsaan Haffejee
News | 8 April 2025
NPA fails family of murdered teenager falsely accused of stealing cattle
Abulele Kwindana was killed in 2020. No-one has been charged with his murder.
News | 8 April 2025
Crime hits sanitation services in Khayelitsha
City of Cape Town teams can only come out when security is available
By Vincent Lali
News | 3 April 2025
Extortionists close down informal businesses in Cape Town
SAPS says fighting extortion is a priority, but won’t provide details on its response
News | 26 March 2025