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Sweating chief: Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission. Photo: YouTube

EMPD and the missing R14m lithium

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence of a metro police operation in which the precious metal was seized but then vanished

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images)

Joburg mayor hikes residential tariffs, backtracks on property tax increases

The ANC’s coalition partners demand changes, citing the financial burden on residents

Vows: Mgcini Tshwaku, the MMC for public safety in Johannesburg, has promised to take measures to curb lawlessness in the metro. Photo: Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images

Joburg tactical unit to target violent crimes, Mgcini Tshwaku says

EFF leader and Jozi mayoral committee member will go after taverns and bars that break bylaws

Inside a kidnapping rescue mission gone wrong. The result? The alleged shooting of a Somali civilian. (Getty Images)

Multimillion-rand hostage drama spawns alleged murder ‘cover-up’

Investigation: Inside a kidnapping rescue mission gone wrong. The result? The alleged shooting of a Somali civilian

Brutal: Collins Khosa died after an altercation with members of the SANDF in his yard in Alexandra, Johannesburg. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Ipid recommends disciplinary action against police who watched Khosa beating

Police watchdog report finds that metro police members did not participate in the assault

The 12-page guideline sets out in detail the limited circumstances in which enforcement officers may use force to secure an arrest. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Police release guidelines for the use of force during lockdown

The guidelines follow a court order in the case of Collins Khosa, who died after an alleged assault by members of the army and the Johannesburg metro police

An appeal against the Khosa judgment on police brutality seems imminent after Police Minister Bheki Cele tried to do a deal with the Khosa family through their lawyers — asking them to abandon a crucial part of the court order in exchange for an expedited appeal process.  (David Harrison/M&G)

Appeal to Khosa judgment imminent as family rejects police minister’s deal

The family of Collins Khosa is threatening to seek a personal costs order against Police Minister Bheki Cele

Restorative: Judge Hans Fabricius is hearing the application of the Khosa family. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Victory for Khosa family as judge makes orders to prevent further state brutality

In its ruling the high court sought to restore the ‘social contract’ between citizens and government after the assault and death of Collins Khosa

Keep it safe: Police enforce social distancing between people outside a supermarket in Yeoville, Johannesburg. (Marco Longari/AFP)

Why calling the police is not an option for me

Brutality at the hands of those meant to protect us is just too common in our society and is mostly targeted at poor, black people

No witnesses were asked on the killing of Collins Khoza.

Khosa family: Crucial witnesses not interviewed by defence force and police unit

In court papers, the family says the investigations into the death of Collins Khosa are neither impartial nor effective

On the warpath: Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. (David Harrison/M&G)

Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigation into Khosa’s death almost complete

The defence minister said allegations in court papers that she had violated people’s rights had no basis in law

A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier stands in front a house as he patrols the streets in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on March 27, 2020 during a joint operation with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in order prevent the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak. (Luca Sola/AFP)

Khosa family approaches Constitutional Court to put an end to state brutality

The partner of Collins Khosa — allegedly killed by soldiers and police officers — says the army and police force have become a law unto themselves

(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Khosa family demands an end to abuse of power

The family of Collin Khosa — allegedly killed at the hands of SANDF and JMPD members — want the president to explain how he will ensure this never happens again

In South Africa, the unanimous ConCourt ruling found section 12(1)(a) of the Regulation of Gatherings Act unconstitutional. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

ConCourt judgment a step forward for activists, but Joburg still has ‘protest fees’

The White House is considering an ‘event management cost’ which is not that different from Joburg’s ‘planning costs’ for protests

Toll: South Sudan rebels carry an injured comrade after a 2017 assault on government soldiers. Accurate statistics are hard to come by in places fraught with disasters and crises. (Goran Tomasevic/Reuters)

Protests in Zakariyya Park as water crisis looms

Residents say they find themselves without water almost weekly

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a lifelong revolutionary and dedicated member of the ANC

Jo’burg police ready for #HandsOffZuma protest

Last Friday, BLF said they would lead a Hands Off Zuma march, claiming Zuma’s job is on the line because of his stance on economic transformation

Bad cop: It’s a case of ‘he said

‘Orange cops are bad, blue cops are good’

An anti-rape campaigner says metro police officers pulled her off the N1 and gang-raped her

​People living in the Setswetla settlement in Alexandra have begun the process of rebuilding their homes after 42 shacks were destroyed in a flood on Wednesday.

Still no shelter for Alex flood victims, foreign nationals search for lost documents

Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba visited the Setswetla settlement on Thursday to survey the damage to the area.

Two Johannesburg metro police officers who were caught on CCTV footage allegedly taking a bribe have been removed from their usual duties.

‘Bribery’ cops taken off duty, says JMPD

Two Johannesburg metro police officers who were caught on CCTV footage allegedly taking a bribe have been removed from their usual duties.

DA challenges police over planned march to Luthuli House

Te DA is appealing a decision by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department to deny the party permision to march to the ANC’s headquarters.