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This working paper by Joel Pearson surveys South African literature on the role of traditional authorities in land governance, analyzing the institution through the lenses of democracy, bureaucracy, and capitalism. It argues against a monolithic view of the chieftaincy, highlighting the diversity of local practices and the ongoing tensions between traditional leaders, rural residents, and the state in the post-apartheid era.

This research paper examines the 'infrastructural power' and authority of state education administrations in the Transkei and Ciskei bantustans during and after 'homeland' rule, specifically focusing on the 1970s and the post-apartheid period.

This monograph by Rocky Williams examines the historical impact of guerrilla armies on the formation of South Africa's national defence forces, specifically comparing the influence of the Boer Commandos on the Union Defence Force (UDF) in 1912 and Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) on the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in 1994.

This document consists of conference papers from March 1997 regarding the transformation of the South African Army and the broader South African National Defence Force (SANDF). It outlines the shift toward civil control, representivity, and a new democratic ethos, while detailing the structural reorganization of the Ministry of Defence and the Army's transition toward a 'force provision' mission to support joint operations in a changing regional security environment.

Decree No. 9 (Environmental Conservation) of 1992 is a comprehensive legislative act for the Republic of Transkei that establishes the legal framework for protecting land, freshwater, and marine habitats. It creates the Council for the Environment and an Environmental Conservation Fund, and defines categories for protected and endangered fauna and flora. The act grants the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Minister broad powers to manage national wildlife reserves, fisheries, and coastal areas, while regulating hunting, fishing, and waste management.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies evaluates anti-corruption efforts within the South African Department of Social Development (DSD), specifically focusing on the delivery of social grants. It examines the transition from a fragmented apartheid-era system to a centralized model involving the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), while highlighting systemic challenges such as poverty, maladministration, and inter-agency tensions.