Gareth Newham | ISS Africa

Even so, police and other state security agencies must be ready to proactively prevent and contain disruption.

In both the policing and violence prevention spheres, ample evidence exists about what works and where to start.

New measures could put the sting back in the tail of South Africa’s efforts to curb high-level corruption.

Without the backing of the people they serve, police can’t deliver safety to citizens or stability to the state.

The problem isn’t funding or expertise – it’s a political one that President Ramaphosa cannot allow to fester.

New research highlights factors driving police misconduct in the country.

Two years after being submitted, the report still hasn’t been considered by Parliament, nor released to the public.

Civil society in South Africa needs to both support the prosecution service and hold it accountable.

Restricting public movement and alcohol consumption could reduce certain types of crime and violence, but increase others.

Concrete measures to strengthen the rule of law are necessary to prevent outbreaks of public violence.

South Africa’s development potential requires substantial and urgent changes to the criminal justice system.

Rebuilding the National Prosecuting Authority’s credibility will take more than appointing a new head.