The concept of organised crime often evokes images of mafia-like figures and secret societies involved in acts like drug trafficking and murder. Globally, this ‘mafia mystique’ is associated with shadowy organisations such as the Chinese triads or Japanese yakuza, while in South Africa, the focus is often on notorious figures like Radovan Krejcir. In reality, however, the organised criminal economy 
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By: Khalil Goga | Tuesday, September 29th, 2015What next for Lesotho?
By: Liesl Louw-Vaudran | Thursday, September 4th, 2014South Africans woke up on Saturday morning to the disturbing news that a coup d’état was taking place in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, and that the country’s prime minister had fled, fearing for his safety. Many took to Twitter to express their surprise at the events. Apparently, few people have been paying attention to
Drones: Using 21st Century Technology to Hunt Poachers
By: Chris Bordeleau | Tuesday, March 4th, 2014For the most part, the only unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – or drones – that catch our attention are the ones that roam the skies of Afghanistan and Pakistan, hunting insurgents and/or terrorists. While these drones sour public opinion around the world, small fleets of drones have been helping developing countries confront major security problems.
News Roundup: 24 February - 2 March
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Policing in South Africa: A State of Crisis
By: Charlotte Watson | Thursday, March 21st, 2013Policing in South Africa is once again in the spotlight after a series of incidents which are seen to highlight police brutality and corruption. In recent months the news in South Africa has been dominated by the activities of the South African police service (SAPS), and some have gone as far as to say that
From prevention to enforcement to…? Report outlines how South Africa’s policing approach has come full circle
By: Jesse Hembruff | Thursday, June 10th, 2010Despite being heralded as one of the developing world’s rising stars, it is no secret that South Africa has struggled with crime since the fall of the apartheid regime. As of yet, attempts to resolve the crime problem have been largely ineffective, and a growing gap between communities and the police has emerged. A new
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