EDITORIAL | Swift, relentless: what the Mongale breakthroughs tell us about the power of intel-led policing
GBV and other serious cases should not drag on when clearly our police can solve crime
02 June 2025 - 04:30
The recent case of Olorato Mongale has revealed that policing alone does not solve crime, but communities do when they partner with law enforcement. But only when it is not performative but swift, reactive and equally proactive. Fast detection, reporting and response can ensure immediate progress...
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