For newly elected local government leaders, reining in graft will be as vital as service delivery.
Problems with the South African Police Service are characteristic of large public sector organisations that rarely adapt and innovate.
CPFs are increasingly providing direct support to police operations, which could erode their civilian oversight function.
With elections a week away, attacks on ward councillors are bad for democracy and reflect the country’s organised crime problem.
Incidence of public violence in South Africa from 7–16 July 2021.
Work-based programmes can make the home and the workplace safer, and in the process improve productivity and profits.
Get the ISS Weekly to stay ahead of Africa’s human security challenges.
