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Traffic cop corruption tarnishes all policing in South Africa

2 months ago | protectionweb.co.za | David Bruce |Ricardo Teixeira

One of the biggest challenges facing South African Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, is the fragmented character of policing in the country. In metropolitan areas in particular, various local, provincial and national agencies with overlapping mandates perform policing functions. Effective crime responses require the coordinated management of these resources. Mchunu has prioritised ensuring greater cooperation on safety in the metro areas.
Cyber criminals targeting mobile devices

2 months ago | protectionweb.co.za | Guy Martin

The cyber security industry has undergone significant changes, and the threat landscape has evolved to the extent that even cybercriminals are adopting sophisticated business models just like legitimate businesses that can earn substantial returns on their criminal activities.
Sparcx developing AI-based radar target classification system

Jan 20, 2025 | protectionweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Ricardo Teixeira

One of the key projects being pursued by Pretoria-based electronic engineering company Sparcx is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based radar target classification (RTC) system that has broad applications in the defence and security sectors. This was detailed by Sparcx Managing Director Sujo Mulamattathil, who was speaking at the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) Industry Day hosted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on 29 November.
Bodies and emaciated zama zamas recovered from Stilfontein mine

Jan 16, 2025 | protectionweb.co.za | Ihsaan Haffejee |Ricardo Teixeira

Rescue operations are in full swing at the disused mine in Stilfontein in the North West. Over 50 frail zama zamas as well as several bodies were brought to the surface on Tuesday afternoon. Watching from a distance with other journalists at the scene, forensic workers dressed in full personal protective equipment were seen loading at least five body bags into a nearby truck on Tuesday.
Precision policing: a vital element of reducing firearm crime

Jan 9, 2025 | protectionweb.co.za | David Bruce |Ricardo Teixeira

A safer South Africa is only possible with less gun crime. Achieving that requires more from police than recovering illegal guns. Mass killings have wreaked havoc in numerous South African communities in recent months. Along with the devastating murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape province on 28 September, other attacks have taken a heavy toll on human life.
GBV activists appointed to link communities and law enforcement

Dec 11, 2024 | protectionweb.co.za | Guy Martin

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has handed over appointment letters to 173 gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) activists who will serve as liaisons between the communities and law enforcement, working across various police stations in the province. The primary responsibilities for the activists include offering emotional and practical support to GBVF victims, improving community awareness of available resources, and strengthening preventative measures against violence.
Police rescue kidnapped businessmen

Dec 11, 2024 | protectionweb.co.za | Guy Martin

Police have in the past week rescued two kidnapped businessmen, arrested seven kidnappers and seized firearms, cell phones and vehicles used in the commission of the crimes. On Saturday 7 December, a Chinese businessman was hijacked and kidnapped in Springs, Ekurhuleni. Within 24 hours, a multi-disciplinary team operationalised intelligence, which led them to the location of the kidnappers.
The violent underworld of Stilfontein’s zama zamas

Dec 4, 2024 | protectionweb.co.za | Kimon de Greef |Guy Martin

Late on the night of 24 November, 14 zama zamas surfaced from deep underground at a disused mine in Stilfontein, where a major operation against illegal mining is ongoing. Police were guarding the shaft’s entrance and arrested them. One of the zama zamas gave his age as 14. The miners were all Mozambican. Their clothes were torn and muddy. Some of them had bare feet.
Stilfontein’s dangerous and desperate illegal mining industry

Nov 25, 2024 | protectionweb.co.za | Kimon de Greef |Ricardo Teixeira

When zama zamas go hungry deep underground in the abandoned mines where they illegally mine for gold, they sometimes resort to eating a mixture of toothpaste and toilet paper. “You mix a soft porridge with water,” one of the miners said, miming his belly becoming full. “It hurts to swallow.
Parliament debates report on Thabo Bester’s prison escape

Nov 3, 2024 | protectionweb.co.za | Marecia Damons |Guy Martin

More than a year after Parliament’s portfolio committee for Justice and Correctional Services lodged an inquiry into Thabo Bester’s prison escape, members of parliament are still waiting for answers. On Tuesday 29 October, the committee met to discuss the findings of a Public Protector’s report into Bester’s escape. Many MPs raised concerns about implementing recommendations made by the Public Protector before they have finished their own oversight process.