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This research paper by Paul Hoffman examines the role of accountability in making constitutionalism a reality, specifically within the context of post-liberation African societies. Using South Africa as a primary case study, the author evaluates the effectiveness of constitutional frameworks in limiting government power, maintaining domestic legitimacy, and protecting human rights.

This research paper, based on a lecture by Opa Kapijimpanga, argues that Africa's recurring debt crises are a structural consequence of its position in the 'periphery' of global capitalism. The author contends that debt sustainability is unattainable under neoliberalism and requires a fundamental 'delinking' from institutions and ideologies that reinforce dependency and underdevelopment.

This report chapter examines the concept of restorative justice within the South African criminal justice environment, contrasting it with retributive, utilitarian, rehabilitation, and restitution models. It outlines the principles of restorative justice, addresses common criticisms regarding its suitability for serious crimes and its impact on state control, and argues for its potential to foster moral regeneration and participatory democracy in South Africa.

This monograph, edited by Hussein Solomon and published by the Institute for Security Studies in May 1997, examines the evolution, principles, and challenges of South African foreign policy following the transition to democracy in 1994. It analyzes the tension between the government's declared commitment to human rights and democracy and its pragmatic bilateral relations with states such as Cuba, Libya, and the People's Republic of China. The text explores South Africa's role as a regional hegemon in Southern Africa, its engagement with the African continent, and the theoretical debate over whether it should pursue 'middle power' or 'co-operative' leadership.

This document, a chapter from 'Natural Capitalism', argues for a fundamental shift in business and economic models to prioritize resource productivity and the preservation of natural and social capital. It critiques the polarized nature of environmental debates and proposes a 'whole-system' approach that integrates diverse worldviews to ensure long-term economic and ecological viability.