ArticlesMediaInequalities, Migrants and XenophobiaMedia Statement: Operation Dudula – CSVR Condemns the Xenophobic Protests and Recognises the Challenges of Crime and UnemploymentThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation notes with concern the widespread Operation Dudula violent protests that have turned xenophobic. While the movement highlights the socio-economic inequalities and the lack of service delivery, the scapegoating of non-nationals is a much narrow response to complex issues that require collective and inclusive efforts. Read More CSVRMarch 10, 2022
ArticlesMediaInequalities, Mental HealthSuicide Crisis Soars in South AfricaSouth Africa is facing a suicide crisis that aptly rose last month — September is dedicated to suicide awareness. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group reports that there are 23 known cases of suicide in South Africa every day, and for every person that commits suicide, 10 have attempted it. Before Covid-19, the organisation fielded 600 calls a day… Read More Charlotte MotsoariOctober 6, 2021
ArticlesMediaAfrican Union, Gender, InequalitiesWhere Are the Women? The AU Mirrors Africa's Burden of PatriarchyThe African Union (AU) stands divided as Israel has been granted observer status in the continental body with angry outbursts and finger-pointing over their treatment of Palestinians. While that debate rages, African leaders seem to agree about another hot-button issue: the role of women in the organisation. Only two women are serving on the Board of the AU, out of… Read More Nonsikelelo NcubeSeptember 13, 2021
ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, InequalitiesPress Release: Youth Educational and Economic Inclusion in South Africa – What Are We Doing Wrong?The factors that contribute to high rates of youth who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) are complex and multifaceted. CSVR’s recent report on youth inclusion points out that youth employment initiatives have historically developed from exclusionary, top-down processes focused on supply-side issues. This has included a narrow focus on youth technical or entrepreneurial skills deficits or skills… Read More CSVRSeptember 8, 2021
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
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
