One of the most contentious issues in South Africa today concerns the future of the Directorate of Special Operations ('the Scorpions') related to the fact that the African National Congress appears to be determined to disband the unit in line…
The 2008 brutal attacks against foreign nationals and the subsequent displacement of thousands of others have raised questions to the extent to which human rights are truly understood and protected in South Africa. Against this backdrop, CSVR hosted a seminar…
In this concept paper Romi Sigsworth probes and highlights the existence of Gender-Based violence (GBV) during periods of conflict. She looks to describe Gender-Based violence and the different forms it can take, underlines the afflictions that women suffer in times…
The following extract outlines rehabilitation and reintegration in African prisons, the efforts being made and the success rate based on those efforts. Provided is a clearly defined description of the concept of rehabilitation and reintegration as well as the different…
Countries that have been through transition find themselves faced with the task of (re)building political, economic and social stability. One of the main areas of concern for countries that have experienced some form of conflict on the path towards democracy…
The issue of racism has once again been front page news in recent weeks. Its damaging manifestation is a reminder that it is one issue we cannot afford to wish away. Arguably the most degrading of all acts of racism…