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
PublicationsResearchCulture of Violence, Violence in Transition"Have No Doubt It Is Fear in the Land": An Exploration of the Continuing Cycles of Violence in South AfricaThis paper describes the "culture of violence" by making reference to the extent of past and current levels of violence in South Africa. The threads of continuity between the so-called political violence that took place during the apartheid era and the current levels of criminal violence are highlighted. It is argued that it is only through understanding the nature of… Read More Brandon HamberMay 1, 1999