Civil rights group AfriForum and community movement March and March have launched a joint grassroots initiative to address alleged government service failures across South Africa. Following high-level talks in Pretoria, the organizations agreed to bypass state incompetence by pooling resources for community safety and local legal challenges. We spoke to AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel.

Civil rights group AfriForum and community movement March and March have launched a joint grassroots initiative to address alleged government service failures across South Africa. Following high-level talks in Pretoria, the organizations agreed to bypass state incompetence by pooling resources for community safety and local legal challenges. We spoke to AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel.

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AfriForum and March and March launch a joint initiative to address government service failures across South Africa

The recent attack on a Limpopo farmer by criminals allegedly posing as police officers has sent shockwaves through South Africa's farming community. Beyond the violence itself, the incident raises deeper concerns about trust, security, and the evolving tactics of rural criminals. If farmers can no longer automatically trust a uniform at their gates, it fundamentally changes how rural communities approach safety and crime prevention. To discuss these challenges and practical solutions,we spoke to  Oshinica Abrahams from KB Lifestock Farming.

The recent attack on a Limpopo farmer by criminals allegedly posing as police officers has sent shockwaves through South Africa's farming community. Beyond the violence itself, the incident raises deeper concerns about trust, security, and the evolving tactics of rural criminals. If farmers can no longer automatically trust a uniform at their gates, it fundamentally changes how rural communities approach safety and crime prevention. To discuss these challenges and practical solutions,we spoke to&nbsp; Oshinica Abrahams from KB Lifestock Farming.

Limpopo farming communities worried about their safety

JMPD Tactical Response Unit officers have arrested a man in Lenasia South, Johannesburg in connection with recent gang violence in Westbury. The suspect is allegedly linked to a shooting that left four people dead over the weekend. JMPD Spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla elaborates.

 

 

JMPD Tactical Response Unit officers have arrested a man in Lenasia South, Johannesburg in connection with recent gang violence in Westbury. The suspect is allegedly linked to a shooting that left four people dead over the weekend. JMPD Spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla elaborates.
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JMPD arrests a man in Lenasia in connection with recent gang violence in Westbury

The National Prosecuting Authority is expected in court this week to unconditionally withdraw all fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and his seven co-accused. Prosecutors are currently pushing for an expedited court date this week to formally throw out the case ahead of their scheduled September reappearance. The dramatic U-turn comes after NPA head Advocate Andy Mothibi reviewed the case file and set aside the charges originally brought by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption. The decision follows the high-profile resignation of former IDAC boss Advocate Andrea Johnson amid growing controversy over the prosecution's handling of the matter. We spoke to Jabulani Mabena, Deputy National Spokesperson for the South African Policing Union (SAPU)

The National Prosecuting Authority is expected in court this week to unconditionally withdraw all fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and his seven co-accused. Prosecutors are currently pushing for an expedited court date this week to formally throw out the case ahead of their scheduled September reappearance. The dramatic U-turn comes after NPA head Advocate Andy Mothibi reviewed the case file and set aside the charges originally brought by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption. The decision follows the high-profile resignation of former IDAC boss Advocate Andrea Johnson amid growing controversy over the prosecution's handling of the matter. We spoke to Jabulani Mabena, Deputy National Spokesperson for the South African Policing Union (SAPU)

AfriForum and March and March launch a joint initiative to address government service failures across South Africa

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