What happened in Phoenix?

New data suggests Indians, homes were never the target in face of race killings.

Phoenix killings: New data suggests Indians, homes were never the target in face of race killings

By Jeff Wicks

New data obtained by News24 suggests that Phoenix - now a hotbed of racial tension - was relatively untouched in the wave of unrest. An analysis suggests that the justification of racial profiling and extrajudicial killings - to protect Indians and their homes - does not hold muster.

Remember their names: These are the people who have died

By Jeff Wicks

As race tensions fester in Phoenix - after rife racial profiling and a wave of extrajudicial killings - the police have assembled a high-level team of detectives to hold those responsible for the deaths of 36 people.

The tragedy of Phoenix: When poverty, inequality, fear and racism mix

By Ebrahim Harvey

Though racist sentiments continue to plague our communities from all sides, there are several issues to consider in the violence and deaths which occurred in Phoenix. 

Family shares their pain after losing a loved one during the Phoenix murders – ‘He would not hurt a fly’

He left home at exactly 6am on 14 July headed for work. It was a part of his daily routine. He was wearing a red t-shirt, jeans, and a black jacket carrying his backpack. He never made it home.

Phoenix residents concerned about racial tension, violence as EFF takes to streets

Phoenix residents have raised concerns that violence could erupt during the Economic Freedom Fighters' march, which kicked off in the area on Thursday morning.

Phoenix unrest claimed 36 lives - Police Minister Bheki Cele

Police Minister Bheki Cele said the recent unrest in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal claimed the lives of 36 people.

KZN activist Jackie Shandu charged with hate speech for anti-Indian rant

Hate speech and incitement charges have been laid against activist Jackie Shandu for his anti-Indian rant.

Phoenix unrest: Survivors speak of violence and pain, leaders call for peace and justice for victims

Victims and community leaders in the Zwelisha informal settlement have spoken out about the violence they experienced in Phoenix, Durban, during the unrest that has left at least 20 dead.

Cele says criminal acts in Phoenix took a racial turn

What happened in Phoenix were criminal acts of the worst kind which also took a racial turn, said police minister Bheki Cele on Tuesday.

Phoenix unrest: Three murder accused identified as activist retracts inflammatory remarks

The National Prosecuting Authority has released the identities of ten suspects linked to the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal two weeks ago.

KwaZulu-Natal law firm offers free assistance in Phoenix

Phoenix-based attorneys Chris Gounden Incorporated are trying to assist people who are facing what they claim to be “unjust arrests” emanating from the recent unrest.