Nathaniel Julies (16), a teenager with Down syndrome, was allegedly shot recently while holding a pack of biscuits. Nathaniel Julies, 16, was shot dead in Eldorado Park on Wednesday.Two police officers will be charged with murder and possibly defeating the ends of justice, IPID said on Friday.The two officers are attached to the Eldorado Park…
More law enforcement officers could be suspended after the removal of a naked man from his Khayelitsha home.The City's safety and security director Richard Bosman said he expects a preliminary report on Monday.Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz condemned the conduct of the law enforcement officers.The City of Cape Town's law enforcement head Richard Bosman said…
Over the past two weeks, tens of thousands of people have marched through American streets to protest over George Floyd’s death, police brutality, and systemic racism. While these stories have dominated news coverage, the coronavirus pandemic is still far from over. Public health experts have expressed their support for the demonstrations, but many are worried…
Police officers. Gallo Images/Brenton Geach Two police officers have been accused of robbing one of their own at gun point. The accused allegedly stole cash and a state-issued tablet. The incident took place in Limpopo on Wednesday, and the arrests were made shortly afterwards.Two police officers stationed in Limpopo, who are accused of robbing another police officer…
Yet another Western Cape police station closes due to Covid-19One of the fatalities was a warrant officer based in KwaZulu-Natal. The other was a captain stationed in the Eastern Cape.Sitole paid tribute to the two officers, who "placed their lives on the line to ensure that the people of South Africa are protected against crime…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…