Crime

Carrying Your Licence: A Cape Town Chronicle of Law, Order, and Everyday Life

In Cape Town, carrying a physical driver’s licence is not just a rule—it’s a key part of keeping the city…

4 months ago

Trust on Trial: The Saga of Johannesburg’s VIP Protection Unit and the Crisis in South African Policing

In 2023, a shocking video showed Johannesburg’s VIP Protection Unit violently attacking civilians, sparking outrage across South Africa. This exposed…

4 months ago

Navigating South Africa’s Overcrowded Prisons: Law, Reality, and the Struggle for Change

South Africa’s prisons are bursting at the seams, mainly because many people wait too long for their trials and alternatives…

4 months ago

Behind Closed Doors: The Unseen Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence in South Africa

In South Africa, one in three women faces violence from their intimate partners, hiding behind closed doors where fear and…

4 months ago

The Disappearance and Homecoming of Reamohetse Lekgetha: A Tale of Community, Resilience, and Unanswered Questions

Tenyearold Reamohetse Lekgetha disappeared one July afternoon in Delft, sparking a frantic search by his worried family and a tightknit…

4 months ago

Shadows Over Lavender: The Overmeyer Family’s Ordeal and the Pursuit of Justice

Charlene Overmeyer was sadly taken and killed during a violent home invasion in Lavender, Cape Town. The police worked hard…

4 months ago

Shadows Over the City of Angels: The Tragedy of Matthew Perry and the Cautionary Tale of Medical Ethics

Matthew Perry’s tragic death was linked to illegal ketamine prescriptions by his doctor, shining a harsh light on the dangers…

4 months ago

Parliament Under Fire: South Africa’s Struggle for Accountability in the Face of Security Scandal

In 2025, South Africa’s Parliament faced a huge crisis when top police official Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Minister Mchunu of secretly…

4 months ago

Power, Scandal, and the DJ Sumbody Case: The Patriotic Alliance in the Spotlight

The Patriotic Alliance is in the spotlight after its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, got linked to the murder investigation of…

5 months ago

Parliament’s Resolve: Addressing Gang Violence and Pension Inequality in South Africa

South Africa’s Parliament is fighting hard against gang violence by rebuilding the AntiGang Unit, making police more responsible, and bringing…

5 months ago