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The Leriba Statement, issued by a Civil Society Campaign Group following a conference organized by the Institute for Security Studies, calls for the regulation of private political party funding in South Africa to combat corruption and ensure political equality.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies details a focused household survey of 200 residents across 10 residential hotels in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The study examines the prevalence of crime, drug trafficking, prostitution, and the experiences of foreign migrants and female residents in these hotels, which are identified as significant crime hotspots.

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 report by Jenny Clover for the Institute for Security Studies examines the debate over Genetically Modified (GM) foods in Africa, specifically within the context of a food crisis in Southern Africa in 2002. The author argues that while GM technology offers potential productive gains, it cannot solve hunger on its own because food security is a complex issue involving economic, social, and political factors. The document highlights the tension between immediate humanitarian needs for food aid and long-term concerns regarding biodiversity, multinational corporate control of seeds, and trade restrictions, particularly with the European Union.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines research on the killings of South African Police Service (SAPS) members, analyzing risk profiles, circumstances of death, and perpetrator motives to inform police safety strategies.

This conference report details a workshop held in Accra, Ghana, from September 8-12, 2002, focused on the impact of small arms on children and youth. Organised by UNICEF and the Institute for Security Studies in South Africa, the event featured presentations on youth involvement in violence, the legal and technical aspects of small arms and light weapons, and the effects of war on children, while supporting the development of a UNICEF strategy for Africa.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies analyses the outcomes of the 2002 summits in Durban, marking the transition from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to the African Union (AU). It details the establishment of the AU's core governance structures, the protocol for the Peace and Security Council, and various declarations regarding democratic elections and continental development frameworks like NEPAD and CSSDCA.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the crisis of prison overcrowding in South Africa, detailing the budgetary strain on the Department of Correctional Services and the implementation of emergency early release measures for unsentenced prisoners to alleviate capacity pressures.

This research paper examines the legal and political delays in implementing a 1998 amendment to Section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act in South Africa, which sought to restrict the use of lethal force during arrests. The author argues that the delay in signing the amendment into law creates uncertainty for the South African Police Service (SAPS) and perpetuates a culture of violence, despite a May 2002 Constitutional Court ruling that struck down parts of the original section to align with the Bill of Rights.

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 presents the results of a June-July 2001 survey of 1,831 residents, businesspeople, and households in Nairobi to assess firearm penetration, community attitudes toward security, and the perceived link between crime and weapon ownership.

This report provides a preliminary assessment of the Quartering, Disarmament and Demobilisation (QDD) process in Angola as of June 2002, following the April 4 ceasefire agreement between the government and UNITA. While the assembly of troops has proceeded rapidly, the report highlights a critical humanitarian crisis in the camps and significant logistical failures in weapon verification and registration.

This situation report by Chris Maroleng describes the marginalisation and forced eviction of the San people, specifically the Gana and Gwi groups, from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) in Botswana. The author argues that the Botswana government is using inhumane tactics, including cutting off water supplies and torture, to remove the San to secure mineral rights to diamond-rich lands, despite constitutional protections and international funding offers from the European Union.

This research paper analyzes the systemic failures of the South African criminal justice system, focusing on the police and prosecution services. It argues that while policing and incarceration are resource-intensive, enhancing the capacity of the prosecution service is the most affordable and effective strategic priority to reduce case backlogs, decrease prison overcrowding, and restore public confidence in the rule of law.

This briefing analyzes the internal power dynamics and succession struggles within the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) ahead of the March 2002 presidential elections in Zimbabwe. It details the ethno-linguistic factions competing for influence and the potential candidates to succeed President Robert Mugabe.

This briefing describes the seizure of power in the Central African Republic on 15 March 2002, when General François Bozizé led approximately 1,000 rebel troops to take control of Bangui, displacing President Patassé.

This situation report analyzes the potential for peace in Angola following the death of UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi on 22 February 2002. While the Angolan government has initiated a 15 Point Plan for peace and a unilateral truce, the report highlights significant fragmentation within UNITA and disputes over the legitimacy of current negotiations.

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 2002 situation report by the Institute for Security Studies details the catastrophic humanitarian crisis facing children in Angola following decades of conflict. It highlights extreme levels of malnutrition, the collapse of education and health systems, the prevalence of landmines, and the psychological trauma of child soldiers and orphans, arguing that urgent international and government intervention is required for reconstruction.

This document is the title and front matter for the proceedings of a UNESCO and Institute for Security Studies (ISS) expert meeting titled "Peace, Human Security and Conflict Prevention in Africa," which took place in Pretoria, South Africa, on 23-24 July 2001.