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This policy brief examines the tensions between South Africa's domestic economic priorities and its international climate diplomacy. It highlights how the country's reliance on a coal-based 'minerals-energy complex' and the need to expand energy access conflict with its desire to be seen as a 'responsible' global actor and a 'bridge builder' in climate negotiations.

The National Environmental Compliance & Enforcement Report 2009-10 provides a comprehensive overview of environmental law enforcement activities in South Africa from April 1, 2009, to March 31, 2010. It details the growth of the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI), national statistics on criminal and administrative enforcement, and specific case studies regarding industrial pollution and biodiversity crimes, particularly rhino poaching.

The ISS seminar report analyzes South Africa's 2008/09 crime statistics, noting a 0.2% overall increase in reported crimes (2,098,229 cases). While murder rates declined, 'trio crimes' (house robbery, business robbery, and carjacking) rose significantly. Gauteng is highlighted as a critical area, accounting for 42% of the country's aggravated robberies, leading to the implementation of an intelligence-driven strategy targeting approximately 3,000 high-frequency offenders.

A briefing by the Institute for Security Studies detailing the security landscape and policing strategies for the 2009 South African general elections, highlighting specific areas of political tension and the deployment of police resources.

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 by Paul Hoffman, published by the South African Institute of International Affairs in March 2009, examines the role of accountability in making constitutionalism a reality in Africa. Using South Africa as a primary case study, the author argues that while constitutional structures may exist on paper, the actual practice of democracy is often undermined by power struggles among elites, corruption, and the erosion of independent oversight institutions.

The December 2009 edition of SA Crime Quarterly examines the state of crime and justice in South Africa, highlighting a reversal in the downward trend of overall crime rates and the rise of 'trio crimes'. The report analyzes the effectiveness of social crime prevention versus law enforcement, the implementation of right-to-information laws, and the systemic challenges within the correctional and policing systems.

This research paper analyzes the dynamics of the six most common crimes in South Africa—housebreaking, property theft, theft from vehicles, robbery, assault, and corruption—using data from victim surveys conducted in 1998, 2003, and 2007. Key findings indicate a trend of crimes increasingly occurring within residential areas and homes, particularly housebreakings and assaults. While weapon use in assaults has declined, it has increased in robberies. Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal are identified as the provinces with the highest crime levels, while the Northern Cape has the lowest. The paper highlights a high level of familiarity between victims and perpetrators and notes a permissive societal attitude toward 'minor' corruption, such as paying bribes for traffic fines.

This research paper examines corruption within South Africa's Metropolitan Police Departments (MPDs), highlighting a high prevalence of bribery in traffic enforcement. It compares the anti-corruption strategies of six major MPDs, noting that while some (like Johannesburg) have adopted tracking technology and hotlines, systemic issues persist. These include the use of inadequate general council disciplinary codes instead of police-specific codes, limited investigative and entrapment powers compared to the national SAPS, and a tendency for management to rationalize corruption as being driven by the public's willingness to pay bribes.

This research paper analyzes the potential negative impacts of dissolving the Directorate of Specialised Operations (DSO) and the Specialised Commercial Crime Units (SCCU) in South Africa. The author argues that the integrated, project-based model of these units—which co-locates prosecutors, investigators, and analysts—is superior to traditional law enforcement for combating complex transnational organized crime and corruption. The paper expresses concern that transferring these functions to the South African Police Service (SAPS) under the proposed Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) will lead to a loss of functional independence, a dilution of proactive investigative mandates, and a disruption of specialized skill sets.

This report chapter examines the 2006 restructuring of the South African Police Service (SAPS), specifically focusing on the transition of Area Crime Combating Units (ACCUs) to Crime Combating Units (CCUs) in Gauteng. The author argues that the restructuring significantly diminished public order policing capacity, disrupted specialist teamwork, and negatively impacted member morale and well-being due to a lack of transparency and increased commuting distances.

This introductory chapter of a 2007 monograph by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) outlines the methodology and scope of a study assessing the capacity of South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Combating Units (CCUs) to manage public order. The research focuses on the impact of 2001 and 2006 restructuring processes on the units' ability to handle protest marches and security for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

This conclusion chapter of a 2007 monograph evaluates the capacity of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Combating Units (CCUs) to manage public order, specifically regarding protest marches and the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup.

This monograph assesses the capacity of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Combating Units (CCUs) to manage protest marches and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, specifically focusing on units in Gauteng. It examines the impact of multiple structural reorganisations, the role of metro police and private security, and the legislative framework provided by the Regulation of Gatherings Act.

This research paper examines the 2006 restructuring of the South African Police Service (SAPS), focusing on the tensions between SAPS management and police unions (POPCRU and SAPU). It analyzes how poor communication, shifting terminology, and the implementation of SSSBC Agreement 3 of 2006 affected police morale and the effectiveness of service delivery.

The document is a list of provinces and associated districts or cities in South Africa, intended to categorize crime statistics, though it contains no actual numerical data or findings.

This monograph reviews victim policy in South Africa, specifically analyzing the Service Charter for Victims of Crime, the Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP), and the Uniform Protocol on Victim Management (UPVM). It evaluates how these policies address the material, practical, and emotional needs of crime victims and identifies significant gaps in implementation, funding, and inter-departmental coordination.

This issue of SA Crime Quarterly examines public perceptions of crime in South Africa, the role of the private security industry, the impact of sentencing policies on prison populations, and the legal implications of compulsory HIV testing for alleged sexual offenders.

This report analyzes South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the 2005/06 financial year, noting an overall downward trend in serious crime since 2002/03 despite public anxiety over a perceived new 'crime wave' in 2006. While murder and burglary rates have declined, the report highlights concerning increases in organized crimes, specifically car hijacking, car theft, and cash-in-transit robberies.

This report analyzes public opinion surveys from Idasa and Afrobarometer conducted in South Africa since 1994 to compare citizen experiences of crime and policing against official statistics. While public perceptions of overall safety and government performance in fighting crime have improved since 2000, trust in the South African Police Service (SAPS) is undermined by high perceived and actual levels of corruption and poor user-friendliness.