MediaOur News and EventsVideosCapacity Building, Children and Youth, COVID-19, Transitional JusticeTowards Social and Economic Inclusion of Youth in a Post-Covid Era: Webinar PresentationsThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) and the Library at the University of Johannesburg hosted a three-part webinar series between October and November 2021 to highlight the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related restrictions on young people's lives. Overview COVID-19 and youth well-being in South Africa… Read More CSVROctober 25, 2021
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
MediaOur News and EventsDr. Solomon Ayele Dersso Joins the CSVR BoardThe CSVR Board of Directors welcomes Dr Solomon Ayele Dersso to the CSVR Board. Dr Dersso joined the Board of Directors of the CSVR from 1 October 2021. The Board is delighted to work with Dr Dersso in this capacity. Dr Dersso comes with a wealth of experience and published work in the human rights, international criminal law, constitutionalism and… Read More CSVROctober 7, 2021
ArticlesMediaInequalities, Mental HealthSuicide Crisis Soars in South AfricaSouth Africa is facing a suicide crisis that aptly rose last month — September is dedicated to suicide awareness. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group reports that there are 23 known cases of suicide in South Africa every day, and for every person that commits suicide, 10 have attempted it. Before Covid-19, the organisation fielded 600 calls a day… Read More Charlotte MotsoariOctober 6, 2021
ArticlesMediaOur News and EventsClimate Change, Peacebuilding, Transitional JusticeInternational Day of Peace 2021On this #InternationalDayOfPeace 2021, a day set for strengthening the ideal of peace through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire, we as the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) take stock of the threats to peace, security and stability on the continent. Between 2020 and 2021, a total of four military coups d'etat and two attempted… Read More CSVRSeptember 21, 2021
ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, Urban Safety, Violence PreventionEarly Childhood Development Policies Can Strike at the Heart of Our Culture of ViolenceThe biggest issue to confront in dealing with violent crime is not organised groups of criminals or insurgents, but a normalisation of violence that infects interpersonal relationships in South Africa. Increasing police resources or deploying the military does not resolve this issue. We need policy measures that address this distortion of our culture, and early childhood development is key to… Read More Jesse CopelynSeptember 17, 2021
