ArticlesMediaInequalities, Migrants and Xenophobia, PolicingXenophobia: Don't Deploy More Police; More Social Spending Needed to End UnemploymentCommunity protests against violent crime, which are then followed by xenophobic violence and vigilantism, are not new in Diepsloot. In 2013, two toddlers were brutally killed and sexually assaulted. Following this incident, foreign nationals were blamed, attacked and their shops looted. Nine years later, little has changed despite the deployment of officials and politicians to engage the community. In April 2022,… Read More Malose Langa and Steven RebelloMay 3, 2022
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
ArticlesMediaInequalities, Migrants and XenophobiaMedia Statement: Operation Dudula – CSVR Condemns the Xenophobic Protests and Recognises the Challenges of Crime and UnemploymentThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation notes with concern the widespread Operation Dudula violent protests that have turned xenophobic. While the movement highlights the socio-economic inequalities and the lack of service delivery, the scapegoating of non-nationals is a much narrow response to complex issues that require collective and inclusive efforts. Read More CSVRMarch 10, 2022
ArticlesMediaGender-based Violence, Mental Health, Trauma Counselling, Violence PreventionTransforming Attitudes, Beliefs and Norms Is a Must to Win the War against GBV in South AfricaThe 8th of March marks International Women’s Day, a global day for celebrating women’s achievements and recognise challenges that persist when it comes to achieving gender equality. Read More Annah Moyo-KupetaMarch 8, 2022
ArticlesMediaAppointment of Professor Khabele Matlosa to the CSVR BoardThe CSVR Board of Directors welcomes Professor Khabele Matlosa to the CSVR Board. Professor Matlosa comes with a wealth of experience and published work in the human rights, conflict prevention, management and resolution fields and on democratic governance, peace, security and developmental issues in Africa. Read More CSVRFebruary 14, 2022
ArticlesMediaPeacebuilding, Transitional Justice, Truth CommissionsTransitional Justice and Peacebuilding: Is There a Role for Faith-based Actors?As South Africa mourns the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, it is a moment to reflect on the role that faith-based actors play in transitional justice and in the maintenance of peaceful societies. Tutu's activism in pre and post-apartheid South Africa demonstrated the United Nation's definition of transnational justice characterised by a full range of processes associated with a society's attempt… Read More Tsholofelo NakediJanuary 10, 2022
