Policing
Nearly two decades later, Makhaza police station is finally set to open soon
Meanwhile the community is being serviced by a 24-hour patrol and a mobile unit
News | 11 December 2023
Transgender woman who says she was raped in police custody has waited four years for justice
High Court judge critical of the Minister of Police’s “lackadaisical approach” to dealing with the matter
News | 5 December 2023
Police watchdog is investigating torture charges against CCTV cops
Juma Igiranieza was assaulted on 7 November by police officers conducting a raid at his workplace
News | 1 December 2023
Man dies in police custody after “struggle” with Table View cops
Given Mabusela was pronounced dead on arrival at Du Noon clinic
Brief | 28 November 2023
Bheki Cele responds to police assault
Minister says video of police beating Juma Igiranieza looks like grievous bodily harm
Brief | 20 November 2023
Activists doorstop police to demand answers for brutal barbershop assault
Police and IPID silent on the investigation into the assault of Juma Igiranieza on 7 November
Brief | 15 November 2023
Barber assaulted by police officers in full view of CCTV
Video shows Juma Igiranieza being beaten up at his workplace
Video | 10 November 2023
Protection racket halts toilet cleaning in Khayelitsha
Service provider withdrew after threats at gunpoint and extortion attempts
By Sandiso Phaliso and Vincent Lali
News | 9 November 2023
Police brutality is a big problem. Here’s how to change the law to fix it
But amending the law will not be enough. Police leadership must commit to addressing brutality.
By Daneel Knoetze and David Bruce
Opinion | 7 November 2023