Eastern Cape cops lose everything after blaze sparked by loadshedding destroys police barracks

South Africa: 17 cops lose everything as fire…

Donations are pouring in for 17 Lusikisiki police officers who had been left with nothing but the clothes on their backs after a fireplace destroyed the Hlababomvu police station's barracks this month. Touched by means…

Covid-19: Cape Town cop, 38, dies alone during self-isolation

Covid-19: Cape Town cop, 38, dies alone during…

A Cape Town sergeant, who self-isolated after finding out she had Covid-19, ended up dying alone in her flat, her sister said on Tuesday. Chriszelda Coetzee, 38, had been in the police force for almost…

Schools in Cape Town

South Africa: Western Cape schools ready to welcome…

The Western Cape will open its doors to learners today contrary to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s decision last night that they only report back on June 8. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) issued…

Eviction

S.A police evict migrants in Cape Town

Police in South Africa on Thursday forced the evacuation of hundreds of foreign migrants who had been sheltering in a church premise for months. Wearing riot gear, the police officers broke down the front door…