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The National Environmental Compliance & Enforcement Report 2011-12 provides a comprehensive overview of the activities of the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) in South Africa. It details a significant increase in EMI capacity, particularly Grade 5 field rangers, and tracks national statistics on criminal and administrative enforcement. The report highlights a rise in section 24G administrative fines and a focus on proactive industrial compliance, while also documenting the ongoing crisis of rhino poaching and the illegal trade in cycads. It further outlines specific court cases, legislative developments, and capacity-building efforts for inspectors and prosecutors.

A budget vote speech delivered by Minister Molewa on June 23, 2011, to the National Council of Provinces, outlining progress and strategic plans for the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in South Africa. The speech focuses on increasing water access, enhancing water security through infrastructure and desalination, combating environmental crime such as rhino poaching, and addressing the impacts of climate change.

A budget vote speech delivered by Minister Edna Molewa on 14 April 2011, outlining the Department of Water Affairs' strategy to increase water availability for economic growth and job creation in South Africa. The speech details major infrastructure projects, water security measures, regulatory frameworks for water quality, and plans for legislative review to prevent water hoarding.

This document is an introduction by Chandré Gould to a peer-reviewed collection of ten papers resulting from a December 2010 conference titled ‘Towards a coherent strategy for crime reduction in South Africa beyond 2010’. The collection explores the causes of crime, policing practices, and victimisation, with a primary focus on South Africa and additional perspectives from the United States and Mexico.

A formal request from the Centre for Environmental Rights and a coalition of twelve other NGOs to the South African Minister of Mineral Resources. The document urges the Minister to use her discretion under Section 49 of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) to prohibit or restrict prospecting and mining in areas of critical biodiversity and hydrological value to protect the environment and mitigate climate change impacts.

This report documents a national workshop held on 16 and 17 September 2010 in Durban, jointly hosted by the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). The workshop aimed to explore how the newly established Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) should interpret and engage with its mandate to address police corruption, specifically focusing on the distinction between individual and systemic corruption.

This conference report, compiled by the Institute for Security Studies, documents a two-day workshop held on September 30 and October 1, 2010, regarding the state and future of policing in South Africa. The event brought together government ministers, police leadership, academics, and civil society to discuss strategic priorities, the use of deadly force, the impact of restructuring, police corruption, and civilian oversight.

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 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 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 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.