Providing a ‘correctional’ service?
Overcrowding in South African prisons

Overcrowding in prisons and the spread of HIV/Aids continue to pose a major challenge for the Department of Correctional Services.

Safe shack living
Criminal vulnerability in shacks and government housing

Burglary is the crime most feared among shack dwellers in Cato Manor – but the provision of basic infrastructure could provide a solution.

Loaded but not locked
Are South Africans responsible firearm-owners?

The loss of legally owned weapons by members of the public is far too prevalent. This article tries to shed some light on the matter.

Policing firearms
The views of practitioners

Interviews with gun-dealers and police officers indicate that new firearm legislation may not do much to significantly reduce firearm crime.

Out of hand?
Government’s response to vigilantism

Vigilantism is one of the most serious problems facing South Africa, but despite police efforts there is little evidence that the problem is under control.

Going through the motions?
Community policing forums, eight years on

Government ambivalence has had the result that community policing forums have little reach into South Africa’s communities.

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