Monday, July 7, 2025

This SA Police Facebook Page Is Quite Something

The SAPS don’t have the best reputation around the country and this is in no small way thanks to the particularly high profile police brutality cases that have been so widely publicised. Sadly, this Facebook page for Mowbray police station does little to rectify the damage… the sentiments of shoot-to-kill, ask questions later are infused in many of their posts.

Thursday Morning Spice

Cop shoots people and kills himself at Cape Town International. Apple and Beats – it’s official. Cops bust transporting poacher. Former Chiefs player and TV host dies. Man United owner dies. Pings not from MH370. Eugene De Kock might be released. Tiger is out.

Independent Police Unit Is Investigating 168 Cases Of Cops Accused Of Rape

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s acting executive director, Koekie Mbeki, said her directorate was investigating 168 cases in which SAPS cops were accused of rape. She went on to say that the figure was “substantially higher” than the 40 rape cases reported in the preceding financial year – you don’t say.

Helen Zille Compares Police Poo Response To Monty Python

Helen Zille has accused the police of being useless ,while protesters throwing poo blocked the N2 near Cape Town International Airport. Zille blames Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and national commissioner General Riah Phiyega, saying that they are poor leaders.

Just Guess How Many Cops Have Criminal Records

An audit conducted before January 2010 had found that an alarming number of police officers have a criminal record. The results were read out by SAPS acting deputy national commissioner for human resource development Nkrumah Mazibuko and to MP’s disbelief.

Wednesday Morning Spice

Business Day to retrench 200 staff. Local police commander bust selling guns to criminals. Guess who will play Batman next? Photos of Halle Berry’s ex (post beating) revealed. A fizzy drink a day proven to increase cancer risk. Caviar vending machines…

New Report Sheds Detail On Cape Town’s Crime Stats

In the first ever ‘shadow’ report, the provincial MEC, Dan Plato, has given more detail to Cape Town’s crime statistics, using information gathered from police reports and mortuaries. The biggest shock? A lot of 18 – 35 year-old Capetonians are getting stabbed, making up the majority of murder victims.

Police Commissioner: SAPS Should Not Be Sorry Over Lonmin Shooting

The images of Thursday’s Lonmin shooting are still fresh in the minds of people all around the world. While some Lonmin employees are returning to work for fear of losing their jobs, some face the difficult task of accepting reality in the aftermath of the shooting, including the SAPS.