Blue lights burn fuel while SAPS runs on fumes The R900,000 fuel bill and how blue light brigades cost South Africa tax payers big money, while SAPS run off tiny resources… by Shirley de Villiers November 10, 2025 News·Politics
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Cartels, crime, corruption: SAPS on the spot The Madlanga commission – established to restore public faith on the police – may be doing the exact opposite, given how deep the rot… by Shirley de Villiers October 3, 2025 Opinion·Politics 1
Three days, a thousand shivers: Inside Mkhwanazi’s explosive testimony The KZN police commissioner has lobbed some sticks of dynamite into the national debate. Time will tell how it all plays out… by Tim Cohen September 22, 2025 Opinion·Politics
The week ahead: SARB rates decision in the spotlight Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief September 15, 2025 News
Cyril cools his heels while cops crater The nation is waiting for Ramaphosa to act on the damning claims of corruption made by KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Sunday… Shirley de VilliersRuby Delahunt July 11, 2025 Opinion·Politics 2
New security laws ‘a total abuse of power’ Amendments to the private security industry regulations have drawn sharp criticism from industry hands and the public alike… by Ruby Delahunt April 11, 2025 News
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