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.
Anti-corruption measures targeting traffic police, not just SAPS, are vital to improve safety in SA’s major cities.
Trump’s suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act turns back the clock 50 years on global anti-corruption efforts.
Driven initially by extremist ideology, the kidnappings have become ransom-seeking operations by cross-border criminal groups.
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