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A Gauteng Crime Prevention Warden decries poor training, dangerous work, post-election contracts

South Africa

A Gauteng Crime Prevention Warden decries poor training, dangerous work, post-election contracts

By Takudzwa Pongweni

‘They started beating me, kicking me’ – Lesufi’s Gauteng crime prevention wardens accused of brutal assault

South Africa

‘They started beating me, kicking me’ – Lesufi’s Gauteng crime prevention wardens accused of brutal assault

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Women decry ‘miserable’ conditions at Joburg shelter

South Africa

Women decry ‘miserable’ conditions at Joburg shelter

By Chelsey Moubray and Chanel Retief

Western Cape policing programme falling between the cracks, say provincial legislators

South Africa

Western Cape policing programme falling between the cracks, say provincial legislators

By Suné Payne