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Andries Tatane

Do we need another Arab Spring for people to get basic services?

South Africa

Do we need another Arab Spring for people to get basic services?

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Killed by rubber bullets - Mthokozisi Ntumba verdict amplifies SAPS impunity trend

Africa

Killed by rubber bullets - Mthokozisi Ntumba verdict amplifies SAPS impunity trend

By David Bruce

Loss of life and eyesight common due to excessive use of rubber bullets by police

South Africa

Loss of life and eyesight common due to excessive use of rubber bullets by police

By David Bruce

Dear former comrades, how much power and money is enough?

South Africa

Dear former comrades, how much power and money is enough?

By Jay Naidoo

Ten years from Tatane to Ntumba: It is time to take rubber bullets out of protest policing

South Africa

Ten years from Tatane to Ntumba: It is time to take rubber bullets out of protest policing

By Ben Winks

Ten years after Andries Tatane killing, police misuse of rubber bullets is still unchecked

South Africa

Ten years after Andries Tatane killing, police misuse of rubber bullets is still unchecked

By Daneel Knoetze for Viewfinder

How many times can a country die?

South Africa

How many times can a country die?

By Branko Brkic

The collateral damage of South Africa’s police leadership feud sees civilians vulnerable while crime spirals

South Africa

The collateral damage of South Africa’s police leadership feud sees civilians vulnerable while crime spirals

By Marianne Thamm

Andries Tatane: Ten years later, nothing has changed in Ficksburg

South Africa

Andries Tatane: Ten years later, nothing has changed in Ficksburg

By Sandisiwe Shoba

Rubber bullets are high risk when used at close range

South Africa

Rubber bullets are high risk when used at close range

By David Bruce

Marikana: Fighting crime shouldn’t trump SA’s public order policing

South Africa

Marikana: Fighting crime shouldn’t trump SA’s public order policing

By David Bruce

The people shall govern: Freedom isn’t free

South Africa

The people shall govern: Freedom isn’t free

By Hlumela Dyantyi