Crime
Somali shop owners fear turf war between extortion gangs
“Policing” in Philippi is done by criminal syndicates
News | 19 June 2023
Two men were stoned and burnt to death in Philippi on Tuesday. Residents who were there told us why
“People don’t trust police because they know the suspect is going to be released in a few days or weeks or the case might be thrown out of court for lack of evidence.”
Brief | 15 June 2023
Foundation honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana kicks off with programme for boys
The foundation’s aim is to foster responsible and compassionate young men through sports as a strategy to combat gender-based violence and femicide.
Brief | 15 June 2023
Diepsloot residents say police and municipality have left them to the mercy of criminals
Just fixing the streetlights would help says community police forum
By Chris Gilili
News | 13 June 2023
Commuters call for better lighting and security at Parow station
This follows the armed robbery of several people while waiting for a train around 6am on Friday
News | 13 June 2023
Justice department fund loses millions through “fraudulent transactions”
Payouts from the fund have been suspended leaving people unable to access their money
News | 8 June 2023
Philippi community and City seek ways to end no-go zone status
Residents hold meeting while City launches specialised policing units to protect its workers and infrastructure
News | 6 June 2023
Only four police vans for 57 villages in Tsomo, Eastern Cape
Community marches to police station and magistrate court to demand better policing
Brief | 2 June 2023
Ficksburg community leaders arrested during clashes over land occupation
The Setsoto Local Municipality has obtained an interim order preventing any new shacks from being erected
Brief | 1 June 2023