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This research paper examines the industrial participation (IP) mechanisms used to offset the costs of South Africa's Strategic Defence Package (SDP), focusing on the Defence Industrial Participation (DIP) and National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP).

This report from the Institute for Security Studies consists of several articles analyzing critical issues within the South African criminal justice system. It examines the high rates of police killings and the factors contributing to them, the closure of the SAPS Anti-Corruption Unit, the dynamics of sexual violence and gender roles in men's prisons, trends in child sex offenders and their custody, the effectiveness of the Independent Complaints Directorate in monitoring police brutality, and the implementation of firearm unfitness hearings under the Arms and Ammunition Act.

The National Victims of Crime Survey South Africa 2003, conducted by the Institute for Security Studies, examines crime prevalence, public perceptions of safety, and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. The report finds that while overall victimisation rates dropped slightly between 1998 and 2003, public feelings of safety declined significantly, with housebreaking being the only crime type to increase in prevalence.

This research paper argues that HIV/AIDS in South African prisons is a public health crisis that extends beyond prison walls due to high prisoner turnover and poor conditions. The author contends that systemic prison reform, specifically the reduction of overcrowding, is essential to curbing the transmission of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) and improving overall prisoner health.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the implementation of the Firearms Control Act of 2000 in South Africa, which replaced the 1969 Arms and Ammunition Act. The document details the high prevalence of firearm-related deaths, public support for stricter gun controls, and the specific regulatory mechanisms introduced by the new Act to curb the proliferation of illegal weapons and manage legal ownership.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies evaluates a new six-month detached duty system for the South African Police Service (SAPS) Border Police, implemented in July 2000 to address personnel shortages and cross-border crime. The evaluation, based on surveys and field trips to northern KwaZulu-Natal, finds the six-month duration more effective than previous shorter rotations, though it identifies significant gaps in training, equipment, and the integration of detached members with permanent staff.

This research paper examines the relationship between illicit drugs and violence in South Africa, applying the 'tripartite conceptual framework' to analyze psychopharmacological, economic compulsive, and systemic violence. It highlights South Africa's emergence as a major transit point for international drug trafficking and warns that the resulting systemic violence and corruption could undermine the state's governability.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the rise of crime in South Africa during its transition to democracy. It argues that while the transition period saw a spike in criminality, the roots of the problem lie in the apartheid system. The author analyzes the failures of the centralized criminal justice system, the growth of private security and vigilantism, and the government's National Crime Prevention Strategy, concluding that the state's inability to ensure personal safety threatens the consolidation of the new democracy.

The Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983 (and its associated regulations) provides a legal framework for the protection of agricultural resources in South Africa. It establishes mandatory control measures to prevent soil erosion, waterlogging, and salination, regulates the use of veld and the management of veld fires, and creates a classification system for combating weeds and invader plants. The document also outlines the administrative functions of conservation committees and the technical specifications for soil conservation beacons.

This briefing consists of the Practice Note and Heads of Argument filed by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) as an amicus curiae in the Supreme Court of Appeal case Global Environmental Trust & 2 Others vs Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd & 8 Others. The CER argues that mining operations require both a mining right under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and a separate environmental authorisation under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), challenging a lower court's ruling that an approved Environmental Management Plan (EMP) under the MPRDA suffices as environmental authorisation.

This document is a written reply from the Minister of Mineral Resources to a question from the National Assembly regarding the rehabilitation of abandoned mining sites.

This document is a draft reply from the South African Department of Water and Sanitation to a National Assembly question (No. 4253) regarding the number and qualifications of 'Blue Scorpions' (Environmental Management Inspectors) within its Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement unit.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) invited the Centre for Environmental Rights to contribute to a National Hearing on the socio-economic challenges of mining-affected communities in South Africa. Following consultations in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga, the SAHRC identified systemic issues including regulatory non-compliance, poor enforcement, and limited community consultation. The Commission requested specific expertise on environmental monitoring, the efficacy of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and the impact of mining on water and ecosystems.

This document consists of the practice note, list of authorities, and heads of argument filed by amicus curiae (Mpukunyoni Traditional Council, Mpukunyoni Community Mining Forum, Association of Mine Workers and Constructions Union, and National Union of Mine Workers) in the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa. The amicus curiae argue against a prohibitory interdict that would close Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd's operations, asserting that the socio-economic impact on the community and the South African ferrochrome industry would be disastrous. They urge the court to use its discretion under section 172(1)(b) of the Constitution to grant alternative remedies, such as a structural interdict or a suspension of the interdict, to allow the mine to continue operating while it secures necessary environmental and land-use authorisations.

This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 2928) asked by Mr G R Morgan (DA) on 23 September 2011. The reply addresses the submission of corrective action plans by municipalities and water service authorities that performed inadequately in wastewater service management according to the 2011 Green Drop Report.

This document is a legal affidavit and supporting evidence filed by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) on behalf of a coalition of environmental organisations. It seeks the review and setting aside of decisions made by a Municipal Planning Tribunal and a Municipal Appeal Authority regarding a land-use change application by Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd for the proposed Yzermyn underground coal mine. The applicants argue that the decisions were irrational, procedurally unfair, and failed to consider the strategic environmental and hydrological significance of the area, specifically its location within a Strategic Water Source Area (SWSA) and the Mabola Protected Environment.

This report identifies and maps National Strategic Water Source Areas (SWSAs) across South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland, defining them as areas that supply a disproportionate amount of mean annual runoff relative to their land area. The document evaluates the ecological condition, protection levels, and threats to these areas—including land cover modification and mining—while also providing an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine in Mpumalanga.

A formal request sent on 29 November 2016 by the Life After Coal Campaign and other environmental organisations to the South African Minister of Energy, seeking an extension for public comment on the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) and the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update and demanding the release of critical supporting documents.

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC), representing a coalition of civil society, labour, and community organisations, submitted a series of formal requests to the South African Parliament and Presidency between March 2014 and February 2015. The LRC challenged the constitutionality of the Mining and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill (MPRDAB) and the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill, arguing that the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and provincial legislatures failed to facilitate reasonable public participation. The documents detail specific concerns regarding the removal of community participation rights in mining, the discretionary nature of water use licenses, and the influence of industry lobbying over legislative changes.

The 'Mining and Biodiversity Guideline: Mainstreaming biodiversity into the mining sector' (2013) is a practical manual designed to help the South African mining industry, regulators, and practitioners integrate biodiversity considerations into the entire mining life cycle, from reconnaissance to closure. It aims to balance economic growth from mineral wealth with the conservation of South Africa's megadiverse ecosystems by providing a risk-based approach to land-use planning and impact management.