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Law enforcement

SAPS disciplinary system fails to address police brutality, eroding public trust in law enforcement

South Africa

SAPS disciplinary system fails to address police brutality, eroding public trust in law enforcement

By David Bruce

Cape Town taxi violence — city and industry at odds after taxi body claims drivers targeted

Maverick News

Cape Town taxi violence — city and industry at odds after taxi body claims drivers targeted

By Suné Payne

Transport Minister Creecy ramps up SA roadway safety operations after spike in road fatalities

South Africa

Transport Minister Creecy ramps up SA roadway safety operations after spike in road fatalities

By Victoria O’Regan

The Khan and the king power struggle — Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan’s battle reflects SAPS decline

Maverick News

The Khan and the king power struggle — Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan’s battle reflects SAPS decline

By Yeshiel Panchia

Police detained fugitive Thabo Bester but let him slip through their fingers, minister confirms

South Africa

Police detained fugitive Thabo Bester but let him slip through their fingers, minister confirms

By Daniel Steyn

Suspected extrajudicial killings of the 'bad guys' earns KZN police praise, but need for 'rigorous oversight’

South Africa

Suspected extrajudicial killings of the 'bad guys' earns KZN police praise, but need for 'rigorous oversight’

By Greg Ardé

Mpumalanga village residents still left high and dry after closure of police station 22 years ago

South Africa

Mpumalanga village residents still left high and dry after closure of police station 22 years ago

By Warren Mabona

SA’s deployment of new Crime Prevention Wardens may be against constitution and even illegal

South Africa

SA’s deployment of new Crime Prevention Wardens may be against constitution and even illegal

By David Bruce

Visitors warned to be alert on Cape Town’s N2 ‘Hell Run’

South Africa

Visitors warned to be alert on Cape Town’s N2 ‘Hell Run’

By Samane Jnr Marks

High court frees Cape Town law enforcement officer convicted for killing undercover cop and drug dealer

South Africa

High court frees Cape Town law enforcement officer convicted for killing undercover cop and drug dealer

By Velani Ludidi

Violence intensifies as third Cape Town law enforcement officer ambushed in just over a month

South Africa

Violence intensifies as third Cape Town law enforcement officer ambushed in just over a month

By Velani Ludidi

Security ministers vow zero tolerance, as civics warn EFF against 'unconstitutional' attempts to enforce a shutdown

Maverick News

Security ministers vow zero tolerance, as civics warn EFF against 'unconstitutional' attempts to enforce a shutdown

By Victoria O’Regan