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Maurice Smithers

The anomaly in crime stats that results in high murder areas getting fewer police officers

South Africa

The anomaly in crime stats that results in high murder areas getting fewer police officers

By Jean Redpath

My robbery nightmare in Nyanga, Cape Town, directed by Google Maps

South Africa

My robbery nightmare in Nyanga, Cape Town, directed by Google Maps

By Maurice Smithers

Zero percent: SA government fails to fulfil its commitments to regulate alcohol abuse

South Africa

Zero percent: SA government fails to fulfil its commitments to regulate alcohol abuse

By Maurice Smithers

New Gauteng Liquor Board about to be selected – but identity of candidates one of many mysteries

South Africa

New Gauteng Liquor Board about to be selected – but identity of candidates one of many mysteries

By Maurice Smithers, Shaheda Omar and Rev Tsepo Matubatuba

Western Cape liquor traders demand more licences and end to ‘harassment’ from police

Maverick Citizen

Western Cape liquor traders demand more licences and end to ‘harassment’ from police

By Mary-Anne Gontsana

Liquor Amendment Bill may be tightened further to combat ballooning alcohol abuse in SA

South Africa

Liquor Amendment Bill may be tightened further to combat ballooning alcohol abuse in SA

By Marecia Damons