A teenager who gave evidence at a trial for gang rape was murdered, with his mother saying police should have done more to protect him. Abraham Badru, 26, was 14 when he rescued the girl from her ...

A Jamaican rapist has escaped deportation because his criminal record in Britain means he 'might not be eligible for witness protection' in his home country. The convicted sex attacker entered the ...

The conviction of Thomas Cashman for the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel was largely down to the testimony of a key witness, who now potentially faces a life under witness protection.

Justice Minister Kubayi's suggestion to review live broadcasting of the Madlanga Commission following Witness D's murder misses the real issue. South Africa's whistle-blowers aren't dying because of ...

Life lived in the witness protection programme starts with the stark fact your life is in immediate danger. Most often associated with informants or criminals, it’s also used for women and children ...