Nirmala Gopal

Professor

Confronting the reality of drive-by shootings in South Africa

Nirmala Gopal|Published

Amid rampant drive-by shootings in South Africa, the normalisation of violence poses a grave threat to community cohesion, writes Professor Nirmala Gopal.

South African police scandal uncovers deep-rooted corruption and systemic failure

Nirmala Gopal|Published

The Medicare 24 scandal has exposed a shocking culture of corruption within the South African Police Service, raising urgent questions about integrity and accountability. ...

Betrayal of trust: inside the scandal that shook South Africa’s police service

Nirmala Gopal|Published

The Medicare 24 scandal has exposed a shocking culture of corruption within the South African Police Service, raising urgent questions about integrity and accountability. ...

Independent police oversight under pressure: the importance of Ipid and its struggles

Nirmala Gopal|Published

Alarming testimonies from the Madlanga Commission reveal the harsh realities of police accountability in South Africa, as the Ipid battles systemic failures and ...