| 20 March 2014 |
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| Feature: Thuli Madonsela: a triumph for constitutional democracy |
The Nkandla report is only one example of why South Africa needs a brave and honest public protector like Madonsela.
Yesterday, all Africans had a reason to be proud of the brave and principled leadership that exists on this continent in the form of South African Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela. In a sober and considered manner, she read out the findings of the long-awaited Nkandla report - her investigations into the 'unconscionable' amount of R246 million of taxpayers’ money spent on upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s private residence to no public benefit.
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| Press Release |
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| Nuclear security in the global spotlight |
The ISS will provide an African view of nuclear security at the Nuclear Knowledge Summit on 21 - 22 March in Amsterdam.
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| ISS Today |
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| Can musicians contribute to peace in Africa? |
A famous name can help raise awareness, but the role of the artist in peacemaking is not clear-cut.
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| The pressure is on for Zambia to make public its draft constitution |
The deadlock between Zambia's government and opposition does not bode well for stability in the country.
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| Why South Africa's electoral system needs to be reviewed |
Could a change in SA's electoral system be the missing link needed for greater accountability in government?
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| DRC warlord's conviction a small step in the right direction |
The ICC's conviction of Germain Katanga is a welcome development, but more must be done to bring justice to victims.
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| Events |
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Cybercrime: a complex problem requiring a multi-faceted response
26 March 2014 |
This ISS seminar assesses why cybercrime is an urgent issue for policymakers, and how this threat can be defined, quantified and dealt with. This event will be webcast live.
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Money and politics: a way forward for South Africa
27 March 2014 |
Money and politics are a toxic mix, especially when it comes to funding political parties. Under the right conditions, regulation can help.
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ISS publication mentoring programme
Application deadline: 1 May 2014 |
Applications now open for the 2nd international mentoring programme aimed at increasing the productivity and exposure of South African researchers by helping them to publish their work.
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| ISS 5th international conference: National and international perspectives on crime reduction and criminal justice, 14 - 15 August 2014 |
This premier event brings together researchers, academics, policy makers, and practitioners with an interest in criminology and related disciplines. Call for abstracts now open.
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| Publications |
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| Africa's engagement with the international nuclear security framework |
The upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague highlights the need for African countries to consider their role in the future of international nuclear security.
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| Money and politics: a way forward for South Africa |
Ahead of the ISS seminar on 27 March, 'Money and politics: a way forward for South Africa', Judith February explains why transparency and accountability in political party funding is essential to fight corruption.
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| The complexity of cybercrime in Africa |
Eric Tamarkin, author of the ISS Policy Brief on 'Cybercrime: a complex problem requiring a multi-faceted response' explains why African policymakers must devise specific anti-cybercrime strategies.
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