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A guide published by the Forced Migrations Studies Programme at Wits University providing actionable steps for individuals to combat violence and xenophobia, emphasizing that responsibility for response lies with citizens as well as government and police.

This report details the proceedings of a seminar hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) on May 27, 2008, in Pretoria. The event focused on the Khampepe Commission Report and draft legislation—specifically the General Law Amendment Bill and the National Prosecuting Amendment Bill—concerning the disbanding of the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO), also known as the Scorpions.

This report documents the proceedings of a seminar held on 8 May 2008 in Pretoria by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). The event focused on the release of the third National Victims of Crime Survey (2007) and the launch of the Crime and Justice Information Hub (CJIH), featuring presentations on national crime statistics, survey methodology, and a critique of the survey's findings.

This guide from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) provides practical advice for the public to stay informed about local crime and security in South Africa, arguing that the South African Police Service (SAPS) needs to overhaul its public information approach.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the evolution of integrated peacebuilding strategies in post-conflict Liberia between 2003 and 2008. It analyzes the collaboration between the Government of Liberia (GoL) and the United Nations (UN), specifically UNMIL and the UN Country Team, to move from tenuous security to a sustainable peace. The document details the process of identifying 'conflict factors', infusing conflict sensitivity into national policy frameworks like the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS), and the challenges of balancing security-oriented benchmarks with long-term peacebuilding goals.

Judge Daniel D Ntanda Nsereko's 2008 welcome address highlights the ICC's role in combating impunity in Africa, noting that while 30 African states ratified the Rome Statute, gross human rights violations persist. He identifies four ICC situations in Africa (DRC, Uganda, Sudan, and CAR) and emphasizes that the African Union's own Constitutive Act mandates a commitment to the rule of law. The address calls for collaboration between the ICC, the AU, civil society, and regional bodies to achieve substantive justice.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) examines the domestic implementation of the Rome Statute in five African countries: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It finds that while these states ratified the statute, none had enacted implementing legislation by early 2008, leaving them unable to fully respond to International Criminal Court (ICC) requests for arrest and surrender or to prosecute international crimes domestically. The report identifies systemic barriers, including a lack of political priority, capacity shortfalls in legal drafting, and concerns over official immunities.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies provides an update on the operationalisation of the African Standby Force (ASF), a multidisciplinary force designed for rapid deployment in peace support operations across Africa. While the AU has made progress in developing doctrine, training policies, and standard operating procedures, the document highlights significant hurdles in logistics, AU-level leadership capacity, and sustainable financing.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies provides a progress update on the establishment of the African Standby Force (ASF), a multidisciplinary force designed to enable the African Union (AU) to respond to conflicts through peace support missions and interventions.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the arguments surrounding the decision by the ANC to incorporate the Directorate of Special Operations (Scorpions) into the South African Police Service (SAPS). It contrasts the police's resentment of the Scorpions' methods and perceived selectivity with the public's trust in the agency's ability to prosecute high-profile corruption, including cases involving senior government officials.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the role of ethnic identity and identification documents during periods of violence in Kenya, specifically following disputed elections. It discusses how naming conventions and physical characteristics are used to target individuals despite identity cards not explicitly listing ethnicity, and suggests systemic reforms to national identification and governance to reduce ethnic cleavages.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the context and agenda of the 10th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit, held in Addis Ababa from January 31 to February 2, 2008. The document evaluates the AU's effectiveness in conflict management and outlines key discussions regarding the proposed Union Government of Africa and an AU Audit Report on continental integration.

This report, based on the SA Army Seminar 21, outlines the strategic vision for the South African Army to remain relevant and ready for future security challenges in Africa. It examines the nature of African conflict, the operationalization of the African Standby Force (ASF) and SADC Brigade, and the necessity of integrating cultural intelligence, professional leadership, and technological innovation into military doctrine to handle complex, asymmetric, and multi-dimensional peace support operations.

The Ouagadougou Political Accord, signed in March 2007 to end the Ivorian civil war, has largely stalled due to a lack of political will. While it established a cohabitation government between President Gbagbo and Prime Minister Soro, critical milestones including disarmament (DDR), population identification, and voter registration remain incomplete. The document describes the process as a struggle for control over the state's security and economic institutions, with elections delayed beyond January 2008. It highlights the influence of Burkina Faso as a mediator and the ambivalent role of France, while warning that a rupture in the Gbagbo-Soro alliance could destabilize the region.

The document is a list of crime categories used for reporting crime statistics between April and September 2007, published by the Institute for Security Studies.

This research paper examines international migration patterns in southern Africa, focusing on the challenges of data collection and the implementation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Draft Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons. It analyzes the typology of voluntary and forced migration, the prevalence of xenophobia in destination countries, and the need for harmonized legislation to achieve regional integration.

This research paper by Lisa Vetten analyzes the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill passed by the South African National Assembly on 23 May 2007. While the author acknowledges the Bill's success in updating substantive law by creating new sexual offences and expanding definitions of rape, she argues that it fails to deliver on its promises regarding procedural reforms and victim support. The paper highlights the omission of comprehensive health services and the failure to implement recommended protections for vulnerable witnesses in court.

This research paper examines international migration patterns in southern Africa, focusing on the challenges of data collection and the implementation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Draft Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons. It analyzes the dynamics of voluntary and forced migration, the prevalence of xenophobia in destination countries, and the need for harmonized legislation to achieve regional integration.

This briefing examines the challenges facing the implementation of the East Sudan Peace Agreement (ESPA), signed in October 2006 between the government of Sudan and the Eastern Front. While the agreement ended ten years of hostilities, the authors highlight significant obstacles, particularly regarding the representation of diverse ethnic groups and the specific political and administrative complexities of re-including Gedaref State within the Eastern Sudan region.

This research paper analyzes the governance of South Africa's intelligence services, tracing their evolution from the oppressive apparatus of the apartheid state and the ANC's liberation intelligence to the post-1994 democratic framework. It evaluates the efficacy of current oversight mechanisms, the role of the National Intelligence Coordinating Committee (NICOC), and the challenges of balancing secrecy with democratic accountability.