13 years after Marikana, still no justice for fallen miners – SABC News

As the 13th anniversary of the Marikana Massacre approaches, questions about accountability for the events leading up to and including that day remain unanswered. On August 16, 2012, police shot

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Gang war in Inanda claims learner’s life, forces school shutdown – SABC News

Clashes between two notorious gangs in Inanda, north of Durban, have led to the closure of a school in the area. Weekend classes were also cancelled to ensure the safety

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Makhubela’s family relieved as 3 suspects arrested for her murder – SABC News

The family of slain 20-year-old Gontse Makhubela says they can finally find closure. This is after North West police cracked an almost 2-year-old case by arresting three suspects linked to

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Masemola confident they arrested right cop killer in Mpumalanga – SABC News

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says they are confident they have arrested the right person in the killing of 47-year-old Sergeant Lawrence Mtshweni. He was shot and killed in

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Assault victims feel failed by justice system after late disclosure – SABC News

Psychologists, therapists, and trauma counsellors agree that it is not unusual for abuse survivors to speak out years after the incident. They describe this as a common trauma response. In

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Five people including a toddler killed in KZN crash – SABC News

Five people, including a toddler, have been killed in a road accident in Bergville, in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. Traffic authorities say the accident occurred after a driver lost control of

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Correctional Services commissioner leads Limpopo GBV parole operation – SABC News

National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Thobakgale has led a parole monitoring operation in Polokwane, Limpopo. Correctional Services officers and their police counterparts made unannounced visits to parolees’ homes in

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Four women killed in Polokwane bus crash – SABC News

Four female passengers have been killed and several others injured when a bus they were travelling in overturned on the R81 at Ga-Sekgopo outside Polokwane in Limpopo. Transport Department spokesperson

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Chief Justice Maya announces landmark sexual harrassment policy – SABC News

As the curtains drew on Women’s Day celebrations yesterday, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya announced a landmark sexual harassment policy for the judiciary. The policy, which is described as a historic

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Police officer arrested following death of 8-year-old pedestrian – SABC News

A Limpopo police Constable has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian at Mogaung village in the Nebo area. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the officer was driving a

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