The business of (dis)organised crime in South Africa

Organised crime is not always sophisticated and structured, and fighting this scourge should also focus on loose, informal and ad hoc networks.

How corruption drives illicit financial flows

Addressing corruption may act as a significant step to limit illicit financial flows from Africa.

Organised crime, by any other name...

The recent FIFA scandal showed that there's much more to organised crime than the colour of one's collar.

Cyberspace: new frontiers for gender violence

As technology develops, new forms of gender-based victimisation arise. However, governing the Internet to protect individuals remains a balancing act.

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Using social network analysis to understand the interactions of a Cape Town gang

Social network analysis is a sophisticated method of analysing interactions between various actors. In this paper, it is used to understand the dynamics of a Cape Town gang.

A network of violence: Mapping a criminal gang network in Cape Town

This paper focuses on a gang operating in Cape Town to identify and analyse the structures, actors and interactions that make up a criminal network.

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Poachers without borders

Environmental crimes deprive African countries of revenue and contribute to insecurity. These crimes are often transnational, making them notoriously difficult to prosecute.

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Cape Town's underworld: Mapping a protection racket in the central business district

Using social network analysis, this case study of security racketeering in Cape Town reveals a highly sophisticated criminal network that capitalises on the grey areas between lawful and unlawful.

On the margins: The city of Cape Town and organised crime

This policy brief explores how the design of the city has affected the way criminal networks impact on governance in Cape Town.