South Africa | ISS Africa

The Government of National Unity presents opportunities for reform, even amidst global uncertainty.

Dialogue cannot be effective without first properly assessing what's wrong and how it can be fixed.

To effectively tackle serious crime, South Africa’s special police investigation unit requires a strong leadership team.

The key lesson is that transitional justice is not an event but an ongoing process that ends only when its goals are met.

The acquittal of VIP Unit officers who assaulted victims on camera highlights the police’s failure to define and enforce standards of conduct.

The plan is up against dysfunction within social development departments and fraught relations with NGOs that deliver most services.

New official statistics showing decreased violent crime should provide the impetus for expanding holistic violence prevention strategies.

Between the firefighting and fireworks, South Africa’s delegation did just enough to meet its strategic objectives.

Murder and armed robbery affect everyone living in South Africa – to say otherwise suggests a worrying ideological agenda.

Egypt and Ethiopia blocked a BRICS declaration backing South Africa for a United Nations Security Council seat.

Although Shamila Batohi’s selection followed a more participatory route, the process remains opaque and centralised in the Presidency.

The country is preparing for its first crimes against humanity case, reigniting hope for victims and their families.