Crime
Parole backlog piling up on minister’s desk
Prisoners spend years in jail beyond their minimum detention periods waiting for parole
News | 30 March 2022
Our water supply has been sabotaged, says Nelson Mandela Bay councillor
Vandals required equipment and knowledge of the infrastructure, he says
Brief | 28 March 2022
Thousands of learners robbed of library services by criminals
Two public libraries in Fort Beaufort ransacked during lockdown have not reopened
News | 24 March 2022
Rape accused set free pending DNA tests, goes on to rape and murder a child
Judge flags tragic consequences of DNA test backlog
Law | 22 March 2022
IPID to probe Durban police after two people shot in a week
Housing movement Abahlali BaseMjondolo blames police for the death of the latest victim
News | 15 March 2022
Housing activist murdered in Durban
SERI calls for urgent investigation into Cato Manor police and other officials following Ayanda Ngila’s death
News | 9 March 2022
Khayelitsha police are failing the queer community, say activists
Protesters threaten to shut down the police station
Brief | 9 March 2022
Northern Cape’s rare succulents are being stolen for the international illegal market
Plant poaching is on the increase, say police
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 7 March 2022
Netcare sexual assault centres: are they as publicised?
Rape Crisis advocacy specialist raises concerns
News | 2 March 2022