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This monograph by Lukas Muntingh of the National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (NICRO) examines the necessity and implementation of offender reintegration to reduce recidivism, with a primary focus on the South African context. It argues that traditional imprisonment often fails as a crime reduction technique and advocates for a reintegrative approach to punishment and holistic, empowerment-based programming.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the economic reinsertion of demobilised military personnel in South Africa, focusing on the challenges faced by former soldiers from both statutory and non-statutory forces. It analyzes the mismatch between the skills of demobilised personnel—who are predominantly unskilled or semiskilled—and the demands of a South African labour market that increasingly favors skilled workers. The document provides a profile of demobilised soldiers, evaluates the effectiveness of the SANDF's reintegration efforts, and offers recommendations for improving employment outcomes through targeted reskilling and public-private partnerships.

This report details a study of nearly 3,000 arrestees in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban to examine the relationship between drug use and crime in South Africa. Using interviews and urinalysis, the research identifies strong ethnic and regional segmentation in drug markets, noting high prevalence of cannabis and Mandrax among certain groups and a growing crack cocaine market linked to sex work and Nigerian syndicates. The authors argue for nuanced, locally-based interventions rather than broad national strategies.

This report evaluates the Integrated Justice System (IJS) Court Centre Project in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, a collaborative initiative between the government and the private sector (Business Against Crime) designed to address systemic bottlenecks in the criminal justice process. The project integrates various services—including pre-trial services, awaiting trial prisoner reviews, and a prison-based periodical court—to reduce case cycle times, lower prison overcrowding, and improve conviction rates. The report highlights the success of the Port Elizabeth model as a blueprint for national rollout, emphasizing the importance of project management skills and inter-departmental cooperation.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes voter participation and the outcomes of South Africa's May 2014 national and provincial elections. It highlights a steady decline in electoral participation since 1994, particularly among youth and rural populations, and examines the shifting political landscape as the African National Congress (ANC) faces reduced majorities in urban centers like Gauteng.

This report analyses the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a South African government agency focused on the civil recovery of misappropriated state resources. It examines the SIU's history, its limited independence due to its reliance on presidential proclamations, and the challenges it faces in translating investigative findings into criminal or disciplinary accountability through other state agencies.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes South African Police Service (SAPS) violent crime statistics for the period of 1 April 2016 to 30 March 2017. It highlights an increase in murders and aggravated robberies, while noting that decreases in assault and sexual offences may be due to declining reporting rates rather than a reduction in crime. The document argues that police performance has deteriorated due to management crises and political interference, and suggests that long-term reductions in violence require addressing root social causes and improving the quality and frequency of crime data reporting.

This guide, published by Natural Justice, provides a comprehensive toolkit for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Southern Africa to navigate Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) processes. It focuses on protecting Traditional Knowledge and natural resources, specifically highlighting the case of Aloe ferox, while explaining the legal frameworks, negotiation strategies, and conservation tools available to ensure fair and equitable benefits from the commercial or scientific use of biological resources.

The Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Toolkit provides a framework for Southern African communities to protect their Traditional Knowledge and biological resources. It explains the ABS process—where providers and users negotiate access and benefits—and highlights the role of Biocultural Community Protocols in strengthening community bargaining power. The guide details international frameworks like the Nagoya Protocol and South African national laws (NEMBA and BABS Regulations) that mandate permits and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). Using Buchu as a primary example, the toolkit discusses the importance of sustainable stewardship and the potential for both monetary and non-monetary benefits, while warning against biopiracy and the limitations of ABS in resolving land rights issues.

This report documents the proceedings of a conference titled 'Civil Society – Defeating State Capture and Rebuilding the State', held on 23 October 2019 in Johannesburg. Hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI), the event brought together civil society representatives and academics to analyze the effects of state capture in South Africa and propose reforms to insulate the public service from political interference. The report details discussions on the findings of various commissions of inquiry, strategies for state reform, the role of 'lawfare', parliamentary oversight, and public advocacy, culminating in a 'Civil Society Charter' that outlines a collective commitment to rebuilding democratic institutions.

A fact sheet describing COMPACT, a co-funded European Union programme implemented by PARI, SALGA, and Integrity Action to improve local government planning, accountability, and public participation in South Africa.

A facilitation guide for the COMPACT Local Government Collaboration Model, a five-step process (Purpose, Making Sense, Vision, Implementation, and Reflection) designed to improve public participation and service delivery in South African municipalities. It details a three-phase implementation process including a two-day workshop and a 12-month follow-up cycle, utilizing tools like the Cynefin Framework and stakeholder mapping.

The 'Jeug GIDS VIR NOODGEREEDHEID' is a guide developed by children and young people aged 13-25 across South Africa, in partnership between UNICEF and Youth@SAIIA. It provides a foundation for young citizens to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies, focusing on building social resilience and community capacity rather than professional first-responder training.

This guide, developed by children and youth aged 13 to 25 in South Africa in collaboration with UNICEF and Youth@SAIIA, provides a framework for young people to prepare for and respond to emergencies. It focuses on building community resilience through risk identification, early warning systems, and the development of personal and community emergency plans.

The Youth Emergency Guide is a resource co-developed by young people aged 13-25 in South Africa, in partnership with UNICEF and the South African Institute of International Affairs (Youth@SAIIA). It provides a framework for children and youth to identify risks, develop emergency plans, and build social resilience to better respond to and prevent disasters, specifically focusing on climate-related hazards, health crises, and civil unrest.

This guide, developed by UNICEF and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) in collaboration with South African youth aged 13 to 25, provides a framework for young people to prepare for and respond to emergency situations. It focuses on building community resilience, identifying hazards, creating emergency plans, and navigating the recovery process following disasters such as floods, fires, and civil unrest.

This document summarizes a learning and strategy event held by the WWF South Africa Freshwater team from 7 to 9 February 2022. The event focused on integrating groundwater management into WWF's freshwater work, specifically within Strategic Water Source Areas, and defining the organization's role in partnerships to address the perceived lack of groundwater governance in South Africa.

A training manual by WWF South Africa for rural livestock farmers to understand climate change and implement adaptation strategies across water, feed, animal health, and herd management.

This 2021 guide by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) details the control of four invasive Hakea species in South Africa. It advocates for an integrated management approach combining mechanical removal, limited chemical use (Tebuthiuron), and biological control using specific insects and fungi to manage these prohibited category 1b weeds.

This guide provides technical instructions for the biological control of alien invasive hakea species in South Africa, specifically focusing on silky, rock, sweet, and willow hakea. It details the use of various biological control agents—including fungi and insects—and explains how to integrate these with mechanical and chemical control methods to manage infestations in mountain catchments.