ArticlesMediaInequalitiesSouth Africa: Is Freedom Still Coming 'Tomorrow'?Freedom day holds a special place in South Africa’s history as it formally marked the end of apartheid in 1994. While that was a major feat in the struggle to legally end racial discrimination, the term ‘freedom’ held a much broader and deeper meaning than just political freedom. It symbolises the realisation of a renewed hope for social change for… Read More Boikanyo MolotoMay 3, 2022
ArticlesMediaCulture of Violence, Taxi Violence, Violence in IndustryTaxi Violence – Roots vs Routes? What Is the Solution?Taxi violence is a perennial problem that reflects the complexities and challenges of the South African society at large. The outbreak of violence in Gqeberha, during which several taxis and shops were set alight is sadly, a familiar occurrence. According to the Murder By Contract: Targeted killings in eastern and southern Africa report, "taxi-related targeted killings made up over half of the… Read More Boikanyo MolotoOctober 18, 2021
PublicationsResearchPolicing, Torture and State Violence, Violence in TransitionDisaster-Appropriate Policing in South Africa: Protests and State Violence in the COVID-19 EraMilitarisation refers to a process where societies (states, institutions, and citizens) prioritise, organise, prepare for and respond to threats or crises with military action or violence. This policy brief highlights how many countries across the world, including South Africa, adopted a militarised response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Africa, this militarised response has been noted by the deployment of… Read More Steven Rebello, Jesse Copelyn, Sinqobile Makhathini and Boikanyo MolotoAugust 19, 2021
