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SAPS Act

Flexible community policing is vital to local safety, but our CPFs are often ineffective

South Africa

Flexible community policing is vital to local safety, but our CPFs are often ineffective

By David Bruce

Lesufi’s appointment of 6,000 ‘crime wardens’ is deeply concerning for the rule of law

Maverick Citizen

Lesufi’s appointment of 6,000 ‘crime wardens’ is deeply concerning for the rule of law

By Jean Redpath

Devolution of policing powers in SA municipalities could provide greater scope for combatting crime

South Africa

Devolution of policing powers in SA municipalities could provide greater scope for combatting crime

By David Bruce

Why SAPS Crime Intelligence is a hot mess

South Africa

Why SAPS Crime Intelligence is a hot mess

By Jane Duncan

Warrantless searches declared unconstitutional in win for inner-city residents — Parliament ordered to fix SAPS Act

South Africa

Warrantless searches declared unconstitutional in win for inner-city residents — Parliament ordered to fix SAPS Act

By Marianne Merten

Should municipal police have the same investigative powers as the SAPS?

South Africa

Should municipal police have the same investigative powers as the SAPS?

By Justin Jaftha & Khadija Bawa