Information on "Crime" and "Southern Africa"
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Perceptions and Realities of Corruption in South Africa
Author: Iris Wielders
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This bulletin outlines findings from a 2011 survey on corruption in South Africa and compares them to findings from several previous surveys. More on «Perceptions and Realities of Corruption in South Africa » -
2013
Exploring Experiences of Torture and CIDT that Occurred in South Africa Amongst Non-Nationals Living in Johannesburg
Author: Malose Langa
Publisher: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
This report provides a literature review on torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment (CIDT) and argues that the term 'torture' should not be used restrictively, but expansively to also include CIDT. More on «Exploring Experiences of Torture and CIDT that Occurred in South Africa Amongst Non-Nationals Living in Johannesburg»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Leaving the Gangster Things to the Boys Growing up Now
Author: Jasmina Brankovic
Publisher: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
This paper examines the intersection of physical violence, structural violence, and masculinity through the life history narrative of a 20‐year‐old man exiting an informal gang in Gugulethu, a township in Cape Town. More on «Leaving the Gangster Things to the Boys Growing up Now»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Professionalism and the South African Police Service
Author: Andrew Faull, Brian Rose
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper explores developments in the concept of police professionalism that have emerged in South Africa in recent years. More on «Professionalism and the South African Police Service »
January 2012
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2012
Failing to Prosecute?
Author: Jean Redpath
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This monograph discusses the South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), which is regarded by the authors as being pivotal not only to the criminal justice system, but also to the proper functioning of democracy in the country. More on «Failing to Prosecute?» -
2012
The Responsibility to Protect - From Evasive to Reluctant Action?
Author: Malte Brosig, Alex Bellamy, Festus Aboagye, Lars Brozus, Jessica von Farkas, Eduarda Passarelli Hamann, Dipankar Banerjee, Katharina Wolf, Carl-Wendelin Neubert
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS) / South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) / Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSS) / Konrad Adenauer Foundation
This publication contributes to the debate around R2P from the perspective of the aspiring middle-power GIBSA countries (Germany, India, Brazil and South Africa), which are often overshadowed by the permanent members of the UNSC. More on «The Responsibility to Protect - From Evasive to Reluctant Action?»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
Traumatic Stress Update 2/2
Author: Polly Horton Dewhirst, Modiegi Merafe, Megan Bantjes, Dominique Dix-Peek
Publisher: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
This issue of the Traumatic Stress Update (TSU) highlights some achievements of the Trauma and Transition Programme (TTP) as of December 2011. More on «Traumatic Stress Update 2/2»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
Corruption in the South African Police Service
Author: Andrew Faull
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper discusses the findings of 15 focus groups that explored civilian perceptions and experience of police corruption in South Africa. More on «Corruption in the South African Police Service» -
Nov 2011
Police Officials’ Perceptions of Corruption and Integrity Management at Three Gauteng SAPS Stations in 2009
Author: Andrew Faull
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper describes and compares three case studies conducted at Gauteng police stations in 2009. More on «Police Officials’ Perceptions of Corruption and Integrity Management at Three Gauteng SAPS Stations in 2009»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
Traumatic Stress Update 1/2
Author: Tumi Kekana, Megan Bantjes
Publisher: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
The first article included in this issue is based on an interview that Megan Bantjes – the Community Work Coordinator – held with two CSVR Community Facilitators. More on «Traumatic Stress Update 1/2»
