Information on "Social Problems" and "Southern Africa"
October 2012
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1 Oct 2012
South Africa’s Eroding ‘Grand Bargain’
Author: John Campbell
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper argues that the police brutality that accompanied the Marikana platinum mine dispute was reminiscent of South Africa's apartheid era. More on «South Africa’s Eroding ‘Grand Bargain’»
January 2012
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2012
Südafrika: Der ANC hat keine Lösung für die soziale Misere
Author: Christian von Soest
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Der regierende African National Congress (ANC) ist gefangen im Selbstverständnis der Befreiungsbewegung und vor allem mit sich selbst beschäftigt. More on «Südafrika: Der ANC hat keine Lösung für die soziale Misere»
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»
July 2011
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Jul 2011
Stress-Testing South Africa
Author: Assis Malaquias
Publisher: National Defense University (NDU) / Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
Political violence in South Africa is worsening and indicates the country’s potential fragility. More on «Stress-Testing South Africa» -
Jul 2011
The Smoke That Calls
Author: Karl von Holdt, Malose Langa, Sepetla Molapo, Nomfundo Mogapi, Kindiza Ngubeni, Jacob Dlamini, Adele Kirsten
Publisher: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
Poverty, inequality and marginalization underlie much of the collective violence manifested in community protests and xenophobic attacks, providing the basis for a forceful insurgent citizenship directed against the authorities on one hand, and again... More on «The Smoke That Calls»
March 2011
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Mar 2011
It’s not Just Xenophobia Factors That Lead to Violent Attacks on Foreigners in South Africa and the Role of the Government
Author: Grace Maina, Nonjabulo Mathonsi, Christy McConnell, Genevieve Williams
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This analysis is written with the intention of informing policymakers and practitioners about the history and multiple factors that have furthered xenophobic attitudes and trends in South Africa. More on «It’s not Just Xenophobia Factors That Lead to Violent Attacks on Foreigners in South Africa and the Role of the Government» -
Mar 2011
The Transformation of the South African Security Sector
Author: Sandy Africa
Publisher: Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)
Fifteen years since becoming a democracy, South Africa has made considerable progress in the reinforcement of democratic principles and institutions. More on «The Transformation of the South African Security Sector»
January 2011
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2011
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in South Africa
Author: Tatjana Chahoud, Maren Keller, Kristof Krahl, Jakob Rieken, Vera Riffler, Jana-Lisa Wendering
Publisher: German Development Institute
This report examines the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) approaches in South Africa for the country’s transformation process towards a more sustainable and equitable development. More on «Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in South Africa» -
2011
Gender Equality on the Horizon
Author: Janine Ubink
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
This paper discusses the lack of gender equality in customary justice systems. More on «Gender Equality on the Horizon»
December 2010
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Dec 2010
National and International Perspectives on Crime and Policing
Author: Chandré Gould, Keith Soothill, Brian Francis, Jean Redpath, Michael O'Donovan, Kopano Ratele, Marëtte Smith, Ashley van Niekerk, Mohamed Seedat, Malose Langa, David Bruce, Sanja Kutnjak Ivkovic, Adri Sauerman, Elrena van der Spuy, Sheldon Zhang, Gabriella Sanchez
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This publication represents a small sample of numerous papers delivered at the conference ‘Towards a Coherent Strategy for Crime Reduction in South Africa beyond 2010’. More on «National and International Perspectives on Crime and Policing»
