South Africa | ISS Africa

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.

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.