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This research paper analyzes the protracted conflict over Western Sahara, examining the various peace plans proposed by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the United Nations (UN), and the parties involved. It identifies the fundamental disagreement over sovereignty and the 'winner-takes-all' nature of referendums as primary obstacles to a resolution.

This document is an opening address delivered by Jakkie Cilliers of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) on 31 October 2007. The speech outlines the ISS's regional security initiatives across Africa and discusses the challenges of policing, crime statistics, and security preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

This document is the editor's introduction to Monograph No 139, published by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). It outlines the monograph's objective to examine the growth, challenges, and regulation of private security companies (PSCs) and private military companies (PMCs) within Africa, specifically advocating for effective regulation to ensure regional peace and stability.

This report chapter examines the 2006 restructuring of the South African Police Service (SAPS), specifically focusing on the transition of Area Crime Combating Units (ACCUs) to Crime Combating Units (CCUs) in Gauteng. The author argues that the restructuring significantly diminished public order policing capacity, disrupted specialist teamwork, and negatively impacted member morale and well-being due to a lack of transparency and increased commuting distances.

This introductory chapter of a 2007 monograph by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) outlines the methodology and scope of a study assessing the capacity of South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Combating Units (CCUs) to manage public order. The research focuses on the impact of 2001 and 2006 restructuring processes on the units' ability to handle protest marches and security for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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 report chapter evaluates the capacity of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and private security providers to manage public order and safety for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It examines the challenges of high violent crime rates, soccer hooliganism, and the coordination between various law enforcement agencies and the Local Organising Committee (LOC).

This document provides recommendations for improving public order policing within the South African Police Service (SAPS), focusing on updating legislation, addressing the negative impacts of the September 2006 restructuring of Crime Combating Units (CCUs), enhancing training, and coordinating private security for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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This report examines the role of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) Visible Police (VISPOL) in crowd management. It highlights significant gaps in training, command and control, and inter-agency cooperation, particularly between the EMPD and SAPS Crowd Control Units (CCUs).

This monograph assesses the capacity of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Combating Units (CCUs) to manage protest marches and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, specifically focusing on units in Gauteng. It examines the impact of multiple structural reorganisations, the role of metro police and private security, and the legislative framework provided by the Regulation of Gatherings Act.

This research paper analyzes the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) as a tool for democratic institution building. It finds that while the APRM aims to foster transparency and dialogue, its progress is stalled by a lack of political will, technical capacity gaps, and financial shortages. The author argues that African governments often act as gate-keepers, limiting genuine public participation and the implementation of recommendations. The paper highlights the disparity in progress among member states, noting that by 2007, only Ghana had completed the full review process.

This research paper examines the structural and capacity constraints that hinder the implementation of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The author argues that global standards often fail to account for the continent's predominantly cash-based economies and informal financial systems, necessitating context-sensitive solutions rather than a 'one-size-fits-all' approach.

This editorial introduces a special issue of the African Security Review focused on the relationship between conflict prevention and the 'responsibility to protect' (R2P) in Africa. It outlines the roles of the United Nations and the African Union in establishing frameworks for preventive diplomacy and intervention to protect civilians from war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

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 research paper examines how the introduction of a successful antiretroviral treatment (ART) programme in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, influenced the public perception and meaning of AIDS. The author focuses on a qualitative study in the outlying village of Ithanga between October 2005 and January 2007, observing how universal access to treatment reduced public denial and broadened the clinical definition of the disease, while failing to eliminate the deep social stigma associated with HIV status.

This briefing by Theresa Whelan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Africa, explains the rationale and intended structure of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). It argues that the command is a necessary shift from Cold War-era organizational structures to a 21st-century approach that prioritizes security capacity building, prevention, and inter-agency cooperation to support African stability and U.S. national security.

A fact sheet from the Institute for Security Studies listing the categories of crime used for South African crime statistics for the 2006/2007 period.

The document is a list of provinces and associated districts or cities in South Africa, intended to categorize crime statistics, though it contains no actual numerical data or findings.

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.