One often hears the quote "Guns don't kill people, people kill people" being used in support of the pro-gun lobby. This quote is partially true (people kill people) but very misleading as it displaces the very real role of technology in the killing. ...
Yesterday’s decision by the South African cabinet to withhold certain aid to Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place is highly commendable. This along with the strong message that they sent to Mugabe et al that this country is runnin...
This week's Talkback question on the Mail & Guardian Online:
Gun-happy SA: Have the police failed us?
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Three-year-old boy killed in Westdene shooting
Nqakula: SA has made progress in tackling crime
Crime levels 'continue to ...