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Dr. Jakkie Cilliers, Executive Director of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), delivered opening remarks on April 13, 2010, to mark the official launch of the ISS's new and expanded office in Nairobi, Kenya.

This research paper argues that South Africa's foreign policy under the Zuma administration has become rudderless, characterized by a lack of strategic clarity and a managerial vacuum that risks eroding international goodwill and the country's status as a reliable developmental partner.

This report details a panel discussion held on 26 March 2009 at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria, co-hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), UNISA, and The Weekender. The seminar focused on the crime and criminal justice system (CJS) proposals within the election manifestos of four major South African political parties: the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Congress of the People (COPE), and the United Democratic Movement (UDM).

This edition of the SA Crime Quarterly examines the implementation of the Child Justice Bill, the role of probation officers, the decentralization of firearm destruction by the SAPS, and the functions of the SAPS Investigative Psychology Unit (IPU). It highlights the influence of civil society on child justice legislation and the operational challenges facing specialized police units following a 2006 reorganization.

This guide from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) provides practical advice for the public to stay informed about local crime and security in South Africa, arguing that the South African Police Service (SAPS) needs to overhaul its public information approach.

This research paper examines the intersection of poor governance and the presence of unemployed former combatants in Africa, using the foiled 2004 coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea as a case study to highlight the risks of mercenary activity and the inadequacy of current legal frameworks.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs warns that Côte d'Ivoire is at risk of a genocide similar to Rwanda's due to deep-seated insecurities over national identity, economic control, and a political deadlock between President Laurent Gbagbo and rebel forces.

This document is an opening address delivered by Jakkie Cilliers of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) on 31 October 2007. The speech outlines the ISS's regional security initiatives across Africa and discusses the challenges of policing, crime statistics, and security preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

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 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 2006 report analyzes trade and investment barriers between South Africa, India, and Brazil. It finds that while trade is growing, particularly between South Africa and Brazil, it remains hampered by high tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and a lack of awareness among the business sector regarding the IBSA initiative. The report recommends reducing customs duties, improving infrastructure, and involving the private sector in trade agreement implementation.

This research paper examines the evolution of public order policing in South Africa, tracing the transition from the repressive Internal Stability Division of the apartheid era to the current Area Crime Combating Units (ACCUs). The author questions whether the shift in focus toward general crime prevention has eroded the specialized capacity of the police to manage volatile crowd situations and service delivery protests.

This report evaluates the first five years of South Africa's metropolitan police departments (MPDs), noting their heavy focus on traffic enforcement over crime prevention due to resource constraints and a lack of investigative powers. It also details the transformation of public order policing into Area Crime Combating Units (ACCUs) and assesses the impact of 'zero tolerance' community courts in the Western Cape, finding that while they improve access to justice, some (like the Cape Town court) may disproportionately target homeless populations.

This research paper by Antony Altbeker for the Institute for Security Studies examines the divergent trends of property crime in South Africa between the late 1990s and 2004. It argues that the decline in car theft and hijacking was partially mirrored by an increase in aggravated robberies, suggesting a displacement effect where criminals shifted their activities as car theft became riskier and less profitable.

This statement from the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that the South African Parliament has become increasingly irrelevant due to a 'democratic deficit' where Members of Parliament (MPs) are accountable to political parties rather than the electorate. The author calls for fundamental reconceptualisation of the institution, specifically through electoral reform and the introduction of a social charter to ensure MP accountability.

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is a regional human security policy thinktank focused exclusively on Africa, aiming to support policy formulation and decision-making to enhance human security across the continent.

The document is a list of provinces and regional administrative areas within South Africa, intended to categorize crime statistics.

This research paper analyzes 2003 data from the National Injury Mortality Surveillance System (NIMSS) to examine homicide patterns in South Africa's major urban centers. It identifies homicide as the leading cause of injury-related deaths, highlighting the significant roles of firearms and alcohol, and noting a disproportionate impact on males aged 15 to 44.

This research paper examines the history of violence and instability within South Africa's minibus taxi industry, tracing its origins from apartheid-era deregulation to post-1994 conflicts. It analyzes the failures of government attempts to re-regulate and recapitalize the industry, highlighting disputes over funding, vehicle specifications, and industry representation.