ArticlesMediaInequalities, Violence PreventionPress Release: The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Condemns the Ongoing Violence in KZN and GautengThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) has been following the recent events that have been characterised by widespread violence in South Africa that has resulted in 72 deaths. CSVR condemns the surge of violence in the strongest terms and conveys its condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones as a result of the… Read More CSVRJuly 14, 2021
ArticlesMediaPolicing, Social Cohesion, Violence PreventionThe State is Failing in its Duty to Foster Inclusion and Safety of the LGBTIQ+ CommunitySouth Africa’s crime stats do not show the vulnerability of certain sections of our society, including LGBTIQ+ people. By not providing effective reporting and analysis of violence against them, their needs and challenges are again left on the margins of society — out of sight. Sphamandla Khoza, Andile “Lulu” Nthuthela, Lonwabo Jack, Phelokazi Mqathana, Nonhlanhla Kunene, Aubrey Boshoga and Lulama… Read More Sinqobile MakhathiniJune 28, 2021
MediaOur News and EventsTorture and State Violence, Trauma and TransitionThe Right To Rehabilitation ImbizoThe United Nation’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture serves as a reminder to people that torture is a crime and should under no circumstances be excused or tolerated. The commemoration of this day gives people an opportunity to unite and support survivors and victims of torture on their rehabilitation journey towards regaining their dignity. While South Africa has made substantial… Read More CSVRJune 23, 2021
ArticlesMediaTorture and State Violence, Violence in Transition, Violence PreventionSANDF Budget Cuts Threaten Hopes of SA Military Intervention in Mozambique's Cabo DelgadoThe key question is whether South Africa is well positioned to provide military assistance to Mozambique in light of these cuts, especially with the former expected to play a leading role in the intervention in Cabo Delgado province. Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has announced that her department, particularly the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), is… Read More Siphokuhle MatheJune 22, 2021
ArticlesMediaTrauma and Transition, Urban Safety, VigilantismMob Justice Is a Language in South AfricaFor residents of Plot 52 in the Zandspruit informal settlement and South Africa at large, the morning of May 19 2021 will not be soon forgotten. Right in front of children and community members, old and young, community members decided to take the law into their own hands, triggering a series of events and actions that cannot be reversed. Law-abiding… Read More Annah Moyo-KupetaMay 30, 2021
MediaVideosMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Torture and State ViolencePanelist Reflections: Connected, Diverse, Powerful — Sounding the Call for a Healed AfricaThis documentary captures the voices of a few African practitioners working on issues related to war trauma, torture, violence, healing and wellbeing in the African continent. They reflect on Africa as a wounded continent, which impacts on the wellbeing of its people in various ways across generations. Through their work on the ground they highlight the challenges and opportunities for… Read More CSVRMay 14, 2021
