Crime
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
“Bullied” into silence over use of corporal punishment at school, says parent
Learners of Siqongweni Secondary say they are beaten and this appears to be supported by video evidence
Brief | 28 February 2022
New law protects women against online abuse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed laws extending protection against harm online and in social media
By Tina Power
Law | 22 February 2022