Crime and criminal justice

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

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.

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

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

Serious corruption cases are uniquely difficult to prosecute. Innovative solutions that prioritise prevention are needed.

The concept of ‘visible policing’ is confusing efforts to strengthen South Africa’s national police service.

What should police body-worn cameras aim to achieve, and how will we know if they are working?

New research shows that key figures in South Africa’s domestic online influence industry are engaged in transnational disinformation campaigns.

Kidnappings have soared in the past decade, but few relate to ransom demands or human trafficking.

To effectively deliver justice for international crimes, an independent international cooperation unit is essential.