PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingTowards Understanding and Combating Police CorruptionThis paper discusses various forms of police corruption in South Africa, the degree to which these acts occur, and the reasons for which they occur. The paper goes on the provide several recommendations for how we can combat police corruption. Read More Gareth NewhamDecember 4, 2000
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, Policing, Security transitionPolice Reform and South Africa's TransitionBy the early 1990s, (all) the police in South Africa had acquired a reputation for brutality, corruption and ineptitude. In this paper we review the process by which the South African Police force was transformed from the Apartheid period to the democratic period. We also reflect on some of the possibilities for, and implications of, rapid change. Read More Janine RauchDecember 4, 2000
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingThe Conditions of Custody Police Holding Cells. In Crime and ConflictAs part of a larger study on the work of the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD), the CSVR visited ten police stations in Gauteng during April and May 1999. The police stations were randomly selected from a list of police stations provided by the Gauteng Department of Public Safety and Security. This paper discusses some of the findings of this research… Read More Amanda Dissel and Kindisa NgubeniDecember 1, 2000
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingReasonable Force? Use of Force Review as a Learning ProcessThis article is based on an exploratory study which investigated how the use of force within the SAPS is managed and regulated. The research involved a review of literature, legislation, and SAPS regulations; a series of 15 in-depth interviews; and an e-mail survey of area headquarters. Read More David BruceDecember 1, 2000
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingTransformation and the Internal Disciplinary System of the South African Police ServiceThis paper draws on primary research to explore and critically discuss the functioning of the internal disciplinary system of the SAPS as a critical component for transforming the South African police into a professional service. Read More Gareth NewhamNovember 1, 2000
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingTestifying Without Fear: A Report on Witness Management and the National Witness Protection Programme in South AfricaThe focus of this report is on the National Witness Protection Programme (NWPP). The report is primarily based on 35 in-depth interviews with a range of individuals around the country who have first hand experiences of the functioning of the programme. The report presents both positive aspects and current challenges facing the NWPP at the present time. It also attempts… Read More Jenny Irish, Wilson Magadhla, Kevin Qhobosheane and Gareth NewhamOctober 2, 2000
