Drugs in South Africa:
The latest trends

Crack is the fastest growing substance of abuse in South Africa, with Mandrax on the decline. Law enforcement agencies should divert their emphasis from substance control programmes to focusing their attention on drug suppliers and their assets.

The new Domestic Violence Act:
Responding to survivors' needs

The Domestic Violence Act is a vast improvement on the Prevention of Family Violence Act. Research results show that the new Act responds to many of the needs identified by survivors of domestic violence.

Enforcing new firearm legislation:
The real issue at stake

The Cabinet has approved draft legislation regulating the use and ownership of firearms. A new structure called ‘special projects’ will manage the SAPS’ new firearms strategy.

Cellular phone fraud:
An increasing threat

With 75 000 cellular phones stolen over the last four years, cell-phone related fraud is on the increase. Proposed computer crime legislation for South Africa should specifically criminalise various forms of cellular phone fraud.

The dangers of youth?
Linking offenders, victims and age

There is a direct relationship between age and crime. Young people are most likely to commit crime, but they also stand a greater than average chance of falling victim to crime.