While South Africa registers low on the global risk radar of potential terrorist attacks, of concern is that the country remains a relatively easy target for radical groups to flourish in, according to managing editor of the African Defence Review, John Stupart. A series of high profile terrorist attacks in[…]
There may be some relief on the horizon for residents of gang-plagued Hanover Park after provincial MEC for Community Safety, Dan Plato confirmed plans by national government to introduce a satellite policy facility in nearby Philippi. The declaration comes amid growing displeasure amongst residents over the slow response times of[…]
Monday marked an emotional evening for the families of those killed during the infamous August 2012 Marikana massacre, after a hard-hitting documentary on the tragedy and events leading up to it took home top honours at the International Emmy Awards. Miners Shot Down, directed by Rehad Desai, was awarded Best[…]
The ANC on Wednesday said congratulating the ‘cast members’ of the award-winning Miners Shot Down documentary was a regrettable error. “The statement erroneously referred to the crew as the cast, singling them out for praise on their achievement,” spokesperson Zizi Kodwa said in a statement. “Any harm that such an[…]
A stolen vehicle and a gun under the driver’s seat. This is what Cape Town Metro Police found when they pulled over a police reservist and his two male passengers on Wednesday morning. The three men were travelling in a VW Polo Vivo on the N2 when tactical response unit[…]
Russia sent an advanced missile system to Syria on Wednesday to protect its jets operating there and pledged its air force would keep flying missions near Turkish air space, sounding a defiant note after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet. The downing of the jet on Tuesday was one[…]
Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed on Wednesday to stick to her open-door refugee policy, defying criticism at home and abroad which has intensified due to growing fears about a potential security risk after the attacks in Paris. Conservative Merkel faces splits in her right-left coalition and pressure from EU states, including[…]
Chairperson of the Gauteng Khoi and San council John van Rooyen said on Wednesday government had neglected their communities. He bemoaned what he called a “violation of human rights” for the community, saying that after 21 years into democracy they have still not been included in the Constitution. “Government does[…]
France’s leading Islamic body has called for imams to be licensed before being allowed to preach, a move that has prompted criticism from voices within the country’s Muslim community. Anouar Kbibech, the president of the French Council for the Muslim Religion, known as the CFCM, has called for imams to[…]
A newly formed coalition of imams will meet with residents on Wednesday evening to discuss ways in which they can maintain a peace agreement with gangsters in Hanover Park in the lead up to the festive season. For the past seven days, gang leaders, most of whom are Muslim, have[…]
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