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This document is the editor's introduction to Monograph No 139, published by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). It outlines the monograph's objective to examine the growth, challenges, and regulation of private security companies (PSCs) and private military companies (PMCs) within Africa, specifically advocating for effective regulation to ensure regional peace and stability.

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 report chapter evaluates the capacity of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and private security providers to manage public order and safety for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It examines the challenges of high violent crime rates, soccer hooliganism, and the coordination between various law enforcement agencies and the Local Organising Committee (LOC).

This document provides recommendations for improving public order policing within the South African Police Service (SAPS), focusing on updating legislation, addressing the negative impacts of the September 2006 restructuring of Crime Combating Units (CCUs), enhancing training, and coordinating private 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 research paper analyzes the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) as a tool for democratic institution building. It finds that while the APRM aims to foster transparency and dialogue, its progress is stalled by a lack of political will, technical capacity gaps, and financial shortages. The author argues that African governments often act as gate-keepers, limiting genuine public participation and the implementation of recommendations. The paper highlights the disparity in progress among member states, noting that by 2007, only Ghana had completed the full review process.

This research paper examines the structural and capacity constraints that hinder the implementation of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The author argues that global standards often fail to account for the continent's predominantly cash-based economies and informal financial systems, necessitating context-sensitive solutions rather than a 'one-size-fits-all' approach.

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.

This 2007 guide for parliamentarians examines how International Investment Agreements (IIAs) and Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) can constrain domestic public policy. It highlights a systemic lack of parliamentary oversight in treaty negotiation and the use of international arbitration by foreign investors to challenge state regulations in countries like the US, Canada, and South Africa. The document details specific legal disputes, Bolivia's withdrawal from ICSID, and calls for greater transparency in UNCITRAL arbitration rules to protect human rights and state sovereignty.

This fact sheet outlines the national-level principles, criteria, indicators, and standards established under the National Forests Act 84 of 1998, as published in Government Gazette 30183 with a commencement date of 24 August 2007. It provides a framework for the sustainable development and management of forests, integrating environmental conservation, economic viability, and social equity.

A fact sheet from the Institute for Security Studies listing the categories of crime used for South African crime statistics for the 2006/2007 period.

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 briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the trade policy challenges facing Malawi due to its dual membership in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It analyzes the technical and political implications of these overlapping memberships, particularly as these regional economic communities move toward forming customs unions, and evaluates the impact on Malawi's trade profiles and its negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union.

This research paper by Michael Tonry argues that incarceration rates are a matter of political policy rather than a response to crime levels, asserting that sentencing severity does not significantly impact crime trends. Using comparative data from several developed nations, the author contends that mandatory minimum sentences fail to deter crime or ensure consistency, and suggests that South Africa should reduce its imprisonment rates and adopt a structured approach to sentencing.

This research paper examines the proposed legislation for the compulsory HIV testing of alleged sexual offenders in South Africa, which was incorporated into the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill. The author argues that these provisions are redundant for police investigations and lack practical utility for victims due to the HIV 'window period,' thereby constituting an unjustifiable limitation of an accused person's constitutional right to privacy.

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 by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the 'aid for trade' initiative within the context of the WTO's Doha Development Agenda and its implications for Southern and Eastern Africa. It analyzes the recommendations of the WTO Aid for Trade Task Force, the role of the African Group, and the intersection of trade-related assistance with other multilateral frameworks like the Enhanced Integrated Framework (IF) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the European Union.

This report chapter examines money laundering in Zimbabwe from 2004 to 2006, analyzing the impact of hyperinflation, the role of financial institutions in laundering schemes, and the adequacy of the country's legal and regulatory frameworks. It highlights a gap between the establishment of anti-money laundering (AML) infrastructure and the actual prosecution of offenders.