buy this article By Brig (ret) Dirk Lambrechts QUESTIONDuring the latest State of the Nation (“SONA) address on 12 February 2026, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa announced that as the President, he is to deploy members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to combat crimes like “criminal gang activities” in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Gqeberha […]
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buy this article By Annalise KempenImage courtesy of Freepik I hate rats – and I know that I am not alone. Most people either hate rats or are afraid of them, with good reason. We associate them with filthy conditions, destruction and disease. These days, there is a new type of RAT in town –
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buy this article By Kotie Geldenhuys Photo courtesy of TPL By carrying the fuel that keeps South Africa moving, the Transnet Pipeline has become a target for organised criminal syndicates. What began as isolated theft has escalated into coordinated sabotage and large-scale fuel heists, triggering severe disruptions and deepening uncertainty across communities and industries. This
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buy this article By Kotie Geldenhuys Photo courtesy of Freepik A Sunday afternoon scroll through Netflix a few years ago led me to The Good Nurse, a film leaving a lasting impression. The story of Charles Cullen, a trusted nurse who secretly murdered dozens of patients, revealed a chilling betrayal at the core of healthcare.
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buy this article By Kotie Geldenhuys Photo courtesy of Freepik Just moments after leaving the bank, her routine trip turned into a nightmare. With a bag full of cash meant to pay workers’ wages, the company’s financial officer had no idea she was being followed. As she parked at the office building and stepped out
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buy this article By Kotie Geldenhuys Photo courtesy of Pixabay The bombing of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) has become a major and escalating criminal threat in South Africa, with highly organised syndicates using commercial-grade explosives to destroy cash machines and steal millions of rand each year. Many of these attacks are carefully planned and conducted
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buy this article By Brig Dirk LambrechtsImage courtesy of FreePik QuestionA reader noted that drones are increasingly used by law enforcement agencies, including the SAPS and the Border Management Authority, as well as private security companies for crime prevention, including border and perimeter monitoring. Her concern is whether such footage can be used as evidence
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buy this article By Kotie Geldenhuys Photo courtesy of Pixabay They plant, clean, cook and care, and yet, their presence often goes unnoticed. Foreign workers from neighbouring countries are filling essential roles in South Africa, but many do so without legal status. Is this a common occurrence and if so, what are the risks for
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buy this article By Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Freepik and Unsplash As South African cities continue to grow, so do the challenges that threaten the safety of their inhabitants. From overcrowded transport hubs to poorly lit streets and slow emergency response times, urban spaces can quickly become dangerous. But across the country, new ideas,
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buy this article By Annalise KempenImage courtesy of Freepik February is not only the “month of love” when Valentine’s Day is celebrated. If you are on social media, especially Facebook and TikTok, your timeline is likely to have been flooded by friends and family who “fell hook, line and sinker” for the caricature trend. From
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