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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 case study examines the impact of HIV/AIDS on the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MoAFS) in Lesotho. It details how the epidemic causes significant staff attrition, particularly among professional and technical cadres, and hampers the ministry's ability to deliver agricultural services and ensure food security. The document highlights a lack of internal policy frameworks, inadequate coordination, and the failure to effectively utilize allocated budgets to manage the virus within the workforce.