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  • FILE: Hawks head Berning Ntlemeza. Picture: Supplied.

    SACP pleased with court decision on Berning Ntlemeza

    The High Court in Pretoria said its earlier order that Ntlemeza is not fit and proper for the position should be implemented immediately, even though he is still to appeal that ruling.

    1470 days ago
  • FILE. EFF leader Julius Malema makes his way to the stage to address party members at the Constitutional court after judgement was reserved in the Nkandla matter on 09 February 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Police top brass probe Malema blue light claims

    There’ll be a probe into whether Malema was using a car fitted with blue lights when he was pulled over.

    1839 days ago
  • Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and his party say they will not press charges. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Police ministry: Malema pulled over for ‘illegal’ blue lights

    EFF leader Julius Malema claims he was harassed by police officers in Sandton, a claim the ministry denies.

    1840 days ago
  • The Hawks will take delivery of 80 of these. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    Police Ministry to raise profile of DPCI

    Retired Judge Essa Moosa has been tasked with the mandate to head the office with a budget of R5 million.

    1863 days ago
  • Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) head Robert McBride. Picture: Supplied.

    Police ministry to consider McBride’s representations

    McBride provided reasons why he shouldn’t be suspended after failing to interdict the suspension in court.

    2226 days ago
  • FILE: The proposed changes were adopted by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police. Picture: EWN.

    Private security bill changes adopted

    The proposed changes were adopted by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police.

    2639 days ago
  • Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police still has to confirm Robert McBride's appointment as head of the IPID. Picture: Sapa.

    ISS surprised by McBride nomination

    The ISS says while McBride is qualified for the job, he also comes with a history of controversy.

    2717 days ago
  • Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    Police Ministry welcomes US company report

    Statistics from the independent company show that crime in the country is at its lowest.

    2728 days ago
  • In 2012 about 140,000 officers took sick leave lasting on average between seven and nine days. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    SAPS spends R800m on sick leave

    Of the 200,000 SAPS members, just under 140,000 officers took sick leave in 2012.

    2751 days ago
  • Seventy-six police officers who were killed in the line of duty over the past year were honoured at the annual police memorial held in Pretoria on 1 September 2013. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    WC launches cop widow programme

    The new programme will help families of deceased SAPS members apply for pension payouts.

    2784 days ago
  • Parliament’s committee on police has commended the Saps for being honest about its hitches.

    SAPS must win back public's trust, says MP

    Parliament’s Police Portfolio Committee has commended the SAPS for being honest about its problems.

    2823 days ago
  • File picture of Jihad training camps. Picture: AFP

    Calls for top cops to address al-Qaeda report

    Pressure continues to mount on the Police Ministry to shed light on an al-Qaeda report.

    2900 days ago
  • The Police Ministry says 45 cellphones were confiscated from cops who took pictures of Oscar Pistorius. Picture: EWN.

    Cops face disciplinary hearing for Oscar photos

    Cellphones were confiscated from police officers who took pictures of athlete Oscar Pistorius.

    2927 days ago
  • Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa announces the latest crime statistics at Parliament on 20 September 2012. Picture: GCIS/SAPA

    Mthethwa welcomes Van der Vyver ruling

    The Police Ministry feels vindicated after it won an appeal in a multi-million rand damages case.

    2945 days ago
  • The Police Ministry will not pay damages to Fred van der Vyver.

    Mthethwa wins appeal against van der Vyver

    The Police Ministry will not pay damages to Fred van der Vyver.

    2946 days ago
  • The Police Ministry says it needs the help of the community to help fight crime.

    Police to address unreported crimes

    The Police Ministry says it needs the help of the community to help fight crime.

    2954 days ago
  • The Saps say while perception indicates police brutality is on a rise, facts tell a different story. Picture: GCIS/SAPA

    Deaths in custody on the decrease – Mthethwa

    The Saps say while perception indicates police brutality is on a rise, facts tell a different story.

    2972 days ago
  • Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa wants the carrying of weapons in public to be regulated.

    Mthethwa tables Dangerous Weapons Bill

    Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa wants the carrying of weapons in public to be regulated.

    2990 days ago
  • Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega at the announcement of the 2011/2012 crime statistics. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    Police summit kicks off

    National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega spoke about police duties on day one of the policing summit.

    3014 days ago
  • A police officer is behind bars after being implicated in a theft case.

    Elsies River cop arrested for theft

    A police officer is behind bars after being implicated in a theft case.

    3043 days ago
  • A large number of police officers have lost their firearms as a result of negligence.

    'Negligent' officers lose firearms

    Of the 740 police-issued firearms lost in the 2011, 352 were categorised a negligent losses.

    3054 days ago
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