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Urgent investigation into missing inmates at Pollsmoor
The reported disappearance of two dangerous inmates at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre raises serious public safety concerns, prompting the DA to demand answers from Minister Pieter Groenewald.
DA demands urgent probe into missing inmates at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre
The DA demands urgent answers from Minister Pieter Groenewald regarding the alarming disappearance of two dangerous inmates from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, raising serious public safety concerns.
Urgent investigation demanded by DA into missing inmates at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre
The DA demands urgent answers from Minister Pieter Groenewald regarding the alarming disappearance of two dangerous inmates from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, raising serious public safety concerns.
Outrage and calls for action after uMlazi shooting claims eight lives
Eight individuals were shot dead in uMlazi, Durban, sparking outrage and calls for justice. As police launch a manhunt for the suspects, officials stress the need for community involvement in combating violence.
'Extraordinary measures' planned to combat gang violence in Cape Town
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announces extraordinary measures to combat gang violence in Cape Town, as statistics reveal alarming rates of gang-related murders and attempted murders.
Mchunu: Mashatile convoy shooting not linked to ANC politics or VIP security
The investigation into the shooting of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s vehicle remains ongoing, with final findings expected in due course.
Police Minister defends SAPS VIP protection
In response to recent high-profile incidents, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu defends the SAPS VIP protection services, asserting their effectiveness amid growing scrutiny.
Minister Mchunu defends SAPS VIP protection amid scrutiny
In response to recent high-profile incidents, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu defends the SAPS VIP protection services, asserting their effectiveness amid growing scrutiny.
Senzo Mchunu: We have not found missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said the search for missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli is still ongoing, with a doubled reward for information.
‘Please do not leave SAPS’: Minister Senzo Mchunu’s appeal at Constable Senoge’s funeral
At the funeral of Constable Boipelo Senoge in Bloemfontein, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu delivered a poignant tribute, urging SAPS members to remain steadfast in their service despite the challenges they face.
Julius Malema meets Cwecwe's parents, pledges justice for their daughter
Julius Malema offers unwavering support to the parents of Cwecwe, a seven-year-old girl whose alleged rape has sparked outrage.
Urgent reforms needed as SAPS faces overwhelming workload and mental health crisis
With over 150,000 trained police officers for a population exceeding 62 million, SAPS faces significant challenges in crime prevention and officer wellbeing. Experts highlight the mental health crisis among officers due to overwhelming workloads and insufficient resources.
Call for urgent reforms as South African police struggle with overwhelming workload and mental health issues
As South African police officers grapple with an overwhelming workload and rising mental health issues, experts call for urgent reforms to support their well-being and effectiveness.
ActionSA enters Phala Phala battleground
ActionSA is demanding the release of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's report on the alleged cover-up of a theft involving President Ramaphosa, highlighting the ongoing fight for accountability in South Africa.
Phala Phala Scandal: ActionSA files PAIA request for full IPID report
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu offered no reason for classifying the Phala Phala police report as "top secret" and withholding it from the public, but now ActionSA wants access to it.
Police minister Senzo Mchunu issues apology to Bergview College principal over Cwecwe rape case
Senzo Mchunu acknowledges his mistake in identifying Jaco Pieterse as a suspect in the Cwecwe rape case and expresses willingness to apologise personally.
ANC was kept in the dark about Paul Mashatile's shooting, says Fikile Mbalula
The ANC has expressed its shock over being uninformed about the shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile, only learning of it through media reports.
Zamani Saul warns that Mashatile's shooting could deepen ANC divisions ahead of 2027 elections
Zamani Saul, re-elected Chairperson of the ANC in Northern Cape, warns that the alleged shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile could exacerbate divisions within the party as it heads towards the 2027 elective conference.
Police commissioner reassures public on executive safety after Paul Mashatile’s alleged hit
General Fannie Masemola reassures the nation about the safety of the President and Deputy President following an alarming shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
AfriForum mocks police Minister with water pistols donation
AfriForum argues that the proposed amendments to regulations that would disarm the private security sector will paralyse the industry and jeopardise thousands of jobs, and leave millions of the country's residents without reliable protection.
ANC speaks out on Paul Mashatile’s alleged hit
Dr Gwen Ramokgopa of the ANC responds to allegations of assassination attempts, confirming an investigation into a shooting incident involving Deputy President Mashatile, amid speculation of internal party tensions.
Nine arrested in Standerton drug raid as police seize BMWs, Mercs
In a significant crackdown on drug operations, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announces the arrest of nine suspects linked to clandestine labs in Mpumalanga.
Justice for Cwecwe | AfriForum demands apology from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over Bergview College principal case
AfriForum has accused National Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of remaining silent while Bergview College principal was accused of raping a pupil, saying there would be grave legal consequences.
Corruption and broken trust at heart of SA's policing challenges - Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa has identified corruption and eroded public trust as the central challenges facing South Africa's fight against crime. Speaking at the inaugural Policing Summit in Kempton Park, he emphasised the need for innovative crime-fighting strategies and police professionalism to rebuild community relations, particularly in the wake of the #JusticeForCwecwe protests.
Urgent measures needed to combat rising gender-based violence, says police minister Mchunu
As South Africa grapples with the endemic challenges of crime and violence, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu calls for urgent reforms to safeguard the nation’s most vulnerable, promising a renewed commitment to building a safer society for all.