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Economic Freedom Fighters commander-in-chief, Julius Malema. Photo: @EFFSouthAfrica

I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April

The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Guns are used in 35% of the murders of women

Editorial: SA must deal with gun violence

Ending gun violence requires a pragmatic approach that includes collaboration between the police and communities

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
Members of the public have complained about bodyguards carrying high-calibre weapons in restaurants, churches, shopping centres and townhouse complexes.

Private security armed but unaccountable: New regulations seek to change that

Strengthened oversight of South Africa’s uncontrolled private security industry will be welcome.

5 min read
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son, was arrested for attempted murder on Thursday after a shooting at his Hyde Park residence

New Eastern Cape massacre sparks urgent calls for action on gun violence

The latest mass shooting, which left six people dead in Qumbu, follows the killing of 18 people in the province last month This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
The 29th of September 2024, when 18 lives were taken in Lusikisiki, is the latest chapter in a heartbreaking and relentless story of violence. Photo: SAPS

Gun violence: Lusikisiki massacre is a wake-up call

The government needs to take urgent action to cut the number of illegal guns in circulation and enforce gun-control laws

  • Eyaaz
5 min read