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Gauteng Education Department launches school safety initiative in high-risk areas
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane hosted the School Safety Imbizo at Prosperitus Secondary School in Eersterust, uniting parents, teachers, principals, and key stakeholders from across Tshwane to tackle school safety concerns.
Security boss Brandon Pillay fights for his life after brutal attack
The violent episode unfolded following an altercation inside the establishment, where a confrontation escalated to life-threatening levels.
Ekangala police launch road safety initiative for children
Ekangala police officers marked Safety Month by launching an educational initiative to equip children with essential road safety knowledge.
Sebokeng police investigate fatal vehicle incident involving infant
Police are investigating an incident in Sebokeng where a baby was run over by a vehicle.
Corruption and lack of community cooperation contribute to high crime rate in Kempton Park and Roodepoort
Both police stations ranked among the 40 worst performing police stations in Gauteng.
Police probe multiple murders linked to gang activity
Police are investigating a series of gang-related shootings in Ravensmead and Grassy Park, leaving communities in fear and raising concerns about escalating violence.
Police monitoring gang-related shootings in Ravensmead and Grassy Park
Police are investigating a series of gang-related shootings in Ravensmead and Grassy Park, leading to community outrage and fears of escalating violence.
Neighbourhood Watches and Community Policing Forums claim they can combat crime in KZN
Community leaders in KwaZulu-Natal discuss the vital role of Neighbourhood Watches and Community Policing Forums in combating crime, highlighting the need for funding and support.
Community engagement key to combating crime in KwaZulu-Natal, says Premier Ntuli
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli discusses the urgent need for community engagement and effective measures to combat escalating crime rates in KwaZulu-Natal.
KZN hosts strategic planning session against crime
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli convenes a strategic planning session in Durban to combat rising crime rates in KwaZulu-Natal, urging community collaboration and highlighting the importance of crime prevention.
KZN premier calls for community unity against rising crime in KwaZulu-Natal
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli urges rural communities to confront crime fearlessly, drawing parallels to historical Struggle heroes, while addressing the challenges of vigilantism and community safety.
Teenagers injured in violent school fight in Durban
In a shocking incident at Centenary Secondary School, three teenagers were hospitalised after a fight that allegedly stemmed from a racist altercation. As calls for accountability grow, the future of student safety in schools hangs in the balance.
Premier Thami Ntuli takes action to combat escalating crime in KZN
In response to alarming crime rates, KZN Premier Thami Ntuli convenes community leaders to strategise on combating violence against women and youth.
Enhancing safety: Mariannhill’s new police station plans unveiled
Community Policing Forums in Mariannhill are set to discuss plans for a new police station aimed at enhancing safety and reducing crime in the area.
Police Commissioner consulting on disbandment of the police inspectorate division
SAPS faces mounting pressure as controversy erupts over plans to dismantle its internal watchdog, the National Police Inspectorate. The Democratic Alliance warns this move could severely undermine police accountability and reform efforts, demanding urgent parliamentary intervention. This decision, made without consulting Parliament, raises critical questions about transparency in South Africa's law enforcement governance.
Vandalism at Bredell Cemetery Sparks Community Outrage
The Wall of Remembrance at Bredell Cemetery in Kempton Park has been vandalised, with plaques destroyed and urns containing human remains desecrated. Local authorities have increased security measures while community members express outrage over the incident.
Two Free State police officers killed in Line of duty during house robbery response
Two police officers tragically lose their lives while responding to a robbery in Namahadi, shedding light on the perilous conditions faced by law enforcement in South Africa.
How to secure your home and stay safe while on holiday
Safeguarding your home: key security advice before you take a break
Urgent call for better working conditions as festive road safety campaign begins
Calls for better working conditions for police and other law-enforcement agencies have once again resurfaced following the recent launch of the festive season safety campaigns across the country’s nine provinces.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Call for Daily Action
South Africa faces a severe crisis of GBV, with shocking statistics indicating that (one in five women) will experience physical violence in their lifetime, and (one in three) women have been sexually assaulted.
Weekend in jail for G4S security boss who allegedly tried to sell semi-automatic rifle to undercover Hawks officers
Hawks officers lured the person selling a rifle, and the unsuspecting Mark Kannemeyer came in a G4S vehicle, carrying the AR15 rifle with a filed-off serial number.
Police and prisons officers trapped in a cycle of gender-based violence
South Africa’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence reveals troubling insights as police officers, meant to protect, are often victims themselves, highlighting systemic issues within the Criminal Justice Cluster.
GBV isn’t just a women’s issue, it’s a societal issue: We must DO BETTER
As South Africa joins the global observance of “30 Years of Advancing Collective Action to End Violence Against Women and Children,” it is both a moment to reflect on progress and a stark reminder of the long road ahead.
‘In-depth info’: Recipients of RAF money targeted by robbers, kidnapped and forced to transfer the money
Police said the group of robbers going after the different RAF beneficiaries has two armed men and a woman who have in-depth information that victims got RAF money.
Gauteng government ramps up crime-fighting efforts with 201 new police vehicles
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announces the rollout of new police vehicles and resources, aiming to tackle rising crime rates in the province. The initiative includes significant investments in technology and personnel to enhance law enforcement capabilities.