Israel’s long-feared attack on Rafah in southern Gaza has put Cairo on the spot.
As violent crime rises and police effectiveness falls, this will be a vital appointment for the country’s next president.
With little sign that violent crime is under control, oversight by the minister is vital for effective policing.
There is growing interest in how the Violence Prevention Forum works and whether the methodology is transferable.
The facilitated dialogue has been sustained for two years, with participants actively leading the process.
With their leading roles regionally and in the G20 and COP30, a Brazil-South Africa partnership could prompt useful south-south ties.
Has South Africa’s leader been advised to put on hold the Southern African Development Community mission in east DRC?
Even so, police and other state security agencies must be ready to proactively prevent and contain disruption.
Biden’s administration is resisting hostility towards SA from Congress – but if Trump wins in November, all bets are off.
Independent and competent leaders are essential, but is there scope for better legal provisions regarding their appointments?
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