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  • National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter

    National Police Commissioner Sitole served with suspension notice - report

    It is understood that Sitole received a letter from President Cyril Ramaphosa last week, asking him to explain why he should not be suspended.

    261 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService.

    9 Durban cops linked to murder, police brutality granted R3,000 bail each

    The accused appeared in the Durban Magistrates Court on Tuesday facing charges of torture, murder, attempted murder, kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice.

    269 days ago
  • FILE: They are expected to appear before the Durban Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning. Picture: Eyewitness News

    9 Durban cops arrested for various crimes including murder

    The nine officers are accused of torture, murder, attempted murder, kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice.

    270 days ago
  • Protestors run for cover after police fire stun grenades to disperse them during a protest at the Cape Town Civic Centre on 19 November 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN

    Police investigating civilian’s death during violent NW protest

    Demonstrations flared as police fired rubber bullets to disperse residents who set two trucks and a bakkie alight on the R503.

    286 days ago
  • Screenshot of a schoolgirl being dragged by police officers in the Krugersdorp CBD. Picture: Twitter.

    Mom asks Ipid to stop probe into Krugersdorp teen manhandled by cop

    Last week, a disturbing video emerged on social media showing the distress young woman screaming for help while being dragged into an unmarked police vehicle.

    318 days ago
  • Picture: Winnie Theletsane/Eyewitness News

    Ipid appeals to Lamontville for more info after woman ‘shot during police raid’

    The woman's body was found during a police operation to retrieve items that were looted during last month's anarchy in KwaZulu-Natal.

    320 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService.

    Ipid probing alleged police manhandling of teen girl in Krugersdorp

    A disturbing video emerged on social media on Thursday showing the distressed young woman screaming for help while being dragged into an unmarked police car by two officers on the West Rand.

    323 days ago
  • FILE: Officers allegedly fired warning shots and a short while later, the 33-year-old woman's body was found just a few meters away.. Picture: Winnie Theletsane/EWN.

    IPID probing case of woman (33) killed during Lamontville police raid

    Officials were in the Madlala informal settlement on Thursday, trying to track down food and products that were stolen during this month's anarchy.

    330 days ago
  • FILE: Former acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

    Phahlane tells Zondo Inquiry of 'propaganda machinery' unleashed against him

    Giving a summary of Phahlane's affidavit in response to McBride's revelations, the former acting police commissioner's lawyer Johan Eksteen said McBride had been relentless in tarnishing his client's reputation.

    336 days ago
  • People waiting outside of a store for their chance to take what they can after the store was looted during what was considered #FreeZuma protests in Hillbrow on 11 July 2021. Picture: Boikhutso Ntsoko/ Eyewitness News.

    IPID investigators unable to access crime scenes in volatile areas

    The directorate said it had been notified of a case of death at a Shoprite in Inanda, but officials couldn't reach the body due to burning tyres and attacks on vehicles.

    346 days ago
  • Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter

    EC cop to appear in court after suspect killed in police custody

    The Ipid says one other officer is still at large after the two were linked to the assault of a suspect who was later found dead in his cell.

    376 days ago
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    Police detective arrested for allegedly murdering suspect in custody

    It's believed the victim was being detained at Barkley East Police Station for a murder he reportedly committed in Cape Town last year.

    377 days ago
  • FILE: Out of the 4,087 allegations of misconduct, only 167 police officers have been dismissed. Picture: SAPS.

    From rape to corruption: SAPS plagued with ill-disciplined officers, Parly hears

    Parliament has on Wednesday heard that these range from serious crimes like rape and assault to COVID-19-related corruption and lying about their coronavirus positive status, to name a few.

    394 days ago
  • FILE: His slain wife was a sergeant in the SAPS. Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService.

    Welkom cop accused of murdering wife arrested

    The constable was taken into custody on Tuesday following Monday night's attack.

    402 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService.

    Ipid arrest two SAPS officers for allegedly trying to murder their partners

    Both arrests were made on Wednesday; the first in the Eastern Cape and the second in the Free State.

    408 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService.

    Ipid arrests EC cop for attempting to murder girlfriend

    It's alleged that the constable shot his girlfriend last week before taking her to hospital. He then apparently claimed that she was shot by robbers and was understood to have opened a case of attempted murder at a police station.

    408 days ago
  • Picture: 123rf.com

    Bloem cop facing attempted murder charge after firing shots at family gathering

    It's alleged a police officer discharged his service pistol at a family gathering in Bloemfontein, injuring one person during an altercation.

    410 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService.

    Ipid clears police over use of water cannon on grant recipients in Bellville

    In January, officers used a water cannon to enforce social distancing among queueing beneficiaries at Sassa's Bellville office.

    414 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: SAPS.

    Ipid investigating police shooting of EC man accused of killing wife

    It's alleged two police officers both fired two rounds with their service pistols when they were confronted by a suspect who allegedly pelted them with stones.

    435 days ago
  • FILE: A South African Social Security Agency office. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    WC MPLs want heads to roll over Bellville Sassa water cannon incident

    Hundreds of disability grant beneficiaries were sprayed with the water canon earlier this year.

    445 days ago
  • The four police officers who allegedly killed Mthokozisi Ntumba appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on 24 March 2021. Ntumba was shot and killed when police fired rubber bullets at protesting students in Braamfontein. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

    Mthokozisi Ntumba died after close-range shot with rubber bullet, court told

    4 officers accused of his murder applied for bail this afternoon where judgment has been reserved.

    457 days ago
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