Crime
“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”
News | 11 August 2017
11,000 people sign pledge to end violence against women and children
We want accountability from the Justice Department, says Ilitha Labantu
News | 10 August 2017
Teens discuss effects of gun violence in their communities
New radio project will tackle gun violence
Brief | 7 August 2017
Brakpan gogo fires warning gunshots and blows whistle on electricity thieves
“I am tired of paying large sums of money for electricity”
Brief | 20 July 2017
89 people murdered and not one arrest at Glebelands hostel
If you want to hire hitmen, go to Glebelands, hears Moerane Commission into political killings
Brief | 18 July 2017
Leader in Khayelitsha land occupation murdered
“We don’t know who to trust. We don’t know who is next.”
News | 17 July 2017
Gang extorts money from Glebelands residents for murder accused
“We’re already anticipating a death. There’s been threats and signs.”
News | 13 July 2017
Suspicious death leaves immigrant family in poverty
The family of man who died in a mysterious fire say people told them to go back to the Congo
News | 10 July 2017