Crime

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

Marikana residents march for safety

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

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Brief | 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

Marikana: the situation is under control, says Plato

Police announce two arrests

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News | 2 October 2017

Arrests after botched circumcision

“I could not believe what I saw. I thought my son was dead.”

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News | 29 September 2017

All school excursions cancelled in Manenberg

Children exposed to gang violence

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News | 26 September 2017

Animal rescuer shot by employer

Attempted murder case opened in May but victim says Malmesbury police have done nothing since

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News | 22 September 2017

Security guards fired after cables stolen while they were on duty

CCMA to hear case next month

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News | 21 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

Kensington community pickets for more police resources

Community Policing Forum says SAPS has committed to providing at least nine new officers

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Brief | 11 September 2017

Shoprite found guilty of reckless lending

R1 million fine for R123 billion company

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Brief | 6 September 2017

Better street lights would reduce crime, say Khayelitsha residents

“People are being targeted even going to the toilet”

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News | 30 August 2017

“Drugs is a fight that we will never win”

Part three of our series on vigilantism in South Africa

Text by Christopher Clark. Photos by Shaun Swingler.

Feature | 29 August 2017

“They say we are assaulting people. We say we are blessing them.”

Part two of a three part series on vigilantism in South Africa

Text by Christopher Clark. Photos by Shaun Swingler.

Feature | 25 August 2017

“People call us before they call the police”: a vigilante group’s quest for legitimacy

Part one of a three part series on vigilantism in South Africa

Text by Christopher Clark. Photos by Shaun Swingler.

Feature | 22 August 2017

Stephen McGown describes hostage ordeal

“I’m angry … but I need to let this go”

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News | 11 August 2017