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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on ‘special leave’. What does this mean in law?

Special leave or velvet-glove suspension? A trend in the public sector

Without a clear definition in law, the concept of ‘special leave’ can be misconstrued and used as a way to suspend employees

As revealed by the Zondo commission, corruption has penetrated every layer of society and continues to strangle our nation. Graphic: John McCann/M&G

Corruption a tightening noose around South Africa’s neck

In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘Our hope for the future depends also on our resolution as a nation in dealing with the scourge of corruption’

The teacher, who spent a weekend in custody, will now seek damages from the minister either through negotiation or a further trial. File photo

Gauteng teacher wins case against police minister after unlawful arrest, detention

Police were unaware of the law and a national instruction that gives them discretion in dealing with domestic violence arrests

About 95 Libyan nationals were arrested at a farm in White River. (SAPS)

South Africa’s ‘expertise in security’ attracted Libyan group for training

The country is viewed as highly skilled because of its response to high crime levels, and training is offered at competitive prices

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure made the additional deployment as social media mobilisation against the election results continued. (File photo by Jaco Marais/Getty Images)

Department of Police

There have been seven police ministers over the past three decades and not one has cracked a decent crime busting grade

Working conditions, personal circumstances and the ‘militaristic manner’ in which SAPS is managed have a detrimental effect on mental health, say experts. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Man accused of top cop’s murder is back in the dock

Bail application proceedings into murder-accused Zane Kilian are expected to resume today after many delays last year.

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National key points: The list you weren’t meant to see

The list of national key points has finally been released, unexpectedly, after years of attempts by the minister of police to keep it secret.