MediaVideosMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Torture and State ViolenceUnpacking the Concept of Mental Health in AfricaAfrican, postcolonial and other critical theories and thought have come to highlight the coercive, erosive and persistent nature of Western conceptions of mental health. This includes the continuation of biomedical and public health approaches to mental health, which neglect lived experiences, alternative views of health as well as aspects of power, domination and oppression. This video focuses on alternative conceptualisations… Read More CSVRMay 14, 2021
MediaOur News and EventsAnnouncement of Executive Director TransitionOn behalf of the CSVR Board of Directors, we would like to inform you that Nomfundo Mogapi will be departing from her role as the Executive Director of the CSVR. After 17 years at CSVR, she will depart at the end of June 2021 as her contract term comes to an end. Nomfundo has been a tremendous asset to our… Read More CSVRMay 14, 2021
ArticlesMediaClimate Change, Corporate Accountability, InequalitiesSouthern Africa Is in the Climate Crisis Firing Line — We Need Urgent Climate Justice StrategiesSouthern Africa is one of the most water-scarce regions in the world. Various weather studies have shown that increases in the global temperature are likely to disrupt the already temperamental rainfall patterns. Now is the time for our leaders to take the necessary actions towards climate justice. Although “justice” is a commonly understood term, climate justice is a new concept… Read More Gugu NonjingeMay 14, 2021
MediaOur News and EventsCorporate Accountability, Reparations and Victim Services, Transitional JusticeMarikana Redress Webinar EventOn 2 September 2021, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation will be hosting a commemorative webinar event to explore and discuss the extent to which reparative processes and attempts have come to fruition. To date, attempts at redress have been fragmented and incomplete and this reflects poorly on the overall achievement of justice, peace and reconciliation. While… Read More CSVRMay 13, 2021
ArticlesMediaInequalitiesMilitary Expenditure Foolish When Social Services Are LackingSA’s defence capability is in a state of severe decline, a bitter fact for the defence department, the local arms manufacturing industry and the world of defence analysts. Last year, parliament’s defence committee chair went so far as to say that defence budget cuts were causing SA to lose its sovereign capability altogether. Meanwhile, defence & military veterans minister Nosiviwe… Read More Jesse CopelynApril 21, 2021
ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, Violence PreventionWake-up Call for Schools in South AfricaLooming crisis of normalising violence is having a detrimental effect on SA’s young people. Violence among learners at Mbilwi Secondary School in Limpopo that went viral should be a wake-up call. The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) has dedicated work in communities that highlight the looming crisis of normalising violence – and the detrimental effects it… Read More Tsholofelo NakediApril 21, 2021
