Fear of retribution and a leadership that does not prioritise police integrity discourage officers from reporting corrupt colleagues.
The convergence of organised crime and corruption in South Africa calls for prevention measures that complement law enforcement.
As justice systems worldwide grapple with tech-driven financial crime, disruption and early intervention are becoming vital prevention tools.
For the past 16 years, South Africa’s government has not planned for the prevention of violence, particularly interpersonal violent crime.
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently declared gender-based violence a national disaster – but what does that mean in practice?
The primary responsibility for curbing police corruption lies with SAPS leadership – not external agencies like the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.
The effects of Africa’s richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country’s economy, and the continent.
The value of army deployments depends on whether they are used to build the capabilities needed for lasting violence reduction.
Whether national or local, dialogue is about listening, and doesn’t work as a once-off, performative undertaking.
How can South Africa’s municipal elections be protected from the damaging effects of disinformation?
Allegations against the Ekurhuleni-based group expose major gaps in the current approach to overseeing and investigating police corruption.
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