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Time for a Rethink on How Political Leadership is Chosen if South Africa is to Prosper
Hamadziripi Tamukamoyo, Researcher, Crime and Justice Programme, ISS Pretoria
Only honest and credible leadership can solve the myriad of problems facing South Africa. Serious consideration therefore needs to be given to how political leaders in both the ANC and the country are selected.
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Hit and Miss? Ensuring that Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes Work
Chandre Gould, Senior researcher, Crime and Justice Programme, ISS Pretoria
A United States study assessing the effectiveness of a reintegration programme for prisoners showed no impact. South Africa should consider assessing prisoner rehabilitation programmes to ensure that public funds are spent wisely.
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Situation Report: The Somali Diaspora Options for Post-Conflict Reconstruction
With the transition process having come to an end and a semblance of
normality returning to Somalia, the priority remains how to stabilise
the country and promote national reconstruction. For a country that
suffers from multifaceted security challenges and lacking basic
functioning institutions, the effort to rebuild livelihoods is not going
to be easy and will require support. Importantly, this support will
have to come from Somalis themselves. Read more...
Peace and Security Council Report No 40
This month our researchers in Addis Ababa, Dakar and Pretoria, as well
as Réseau de Recherche sur les Opérations de Paix (ROP) researchers in
Montréal, Canada, have produced country analyses on Madagascar and Mali, and
retrospective articles on terrorism, the AU civilian standby roster and the Pan
African Parliament.
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The
Responsibility to Protect - From Evasive to Reluctant Action? The Role
of Global Middle Powers
The publication of The Responsibility to Protect –– From Evasive to
Reluctant Action? The Role of Global Middle Powers is the conclusion of a
series of activities that started in 2011. Among the activities was a
dialogue meeting to debate the many issues surrounding the
Responsibility to Protect (R2P) concept from the perspective of four
middle-power countries –– Germany, India, Brazil and South Africa
(GIBSA) –– which are also aspiring permanent United Nations Security
Council (UNSC) members. Read more...
ISS Seminar Report: Crime and Security Threats in South Africa 2012
he purpose of this seminar
was for speakers to give a considered analysis of the statistics released by
the South African Police Service (SAPS) and National Victims of Crime Survey
(NVCS) and highlight the nuances that are not immediately apparent. Some of the
speakers also highlighted key security trends and emerging threats not
presented in the statistics. Further, the speakers provided insight as to what
is being done to improve the statistics and what further needs to happen for
this information to be of better use to those interested in understanding and
responding to emerging crime and security challenges.
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Rule of law under threat?
South Africa Insight Episode 29: Gareth Newham discusses implications of evidence tampering by police at the Marikana Commission of Enquiry and the bold statements by President Zuma around the Traditional Courts Bill.
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R2P - From Evasive to Reluctant Action
Special Report: Britta Klemmer from SAIIA speaks to a number of people involved in the release of the new book; "The Responsibility to Protect. From Evasive to Reluctant Action? The Role of Global Middle Powers.
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Achieving Peace, Security and Justice in the Great Lakes Region
ISS Seminar: Dr Phil Clark from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London unpacks the dynamics of the current security situation in the Great Lakes region.
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