The Trauma and Transition Programme (TTP) was set up by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) to offer counselling services to victims of violence and torture. This report looks at 2009 and describes the group of…
Torture is a criminal offence, prohibited under various international treaties – but not under South African law, which only allows victims to lay charges of assault and grievous body harm. The South African No Torture Consortium (SANToC) is lobbying for…
The staff of the Trauma and Transition Programme (TTP) at CSVR had previously decided to produce a quarterly newsletter in order to share knowledge and let interested parties gain a deeper understanding of our activities. This is the first newsletter…
This study sets out to explore the violent acts of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment (also referred to as ill-treatment) as reported in the South African print media. It brings to the foreground two primary ideas:…
The following monograph by Tony Reeler looked to establish the existence of systematic torture, and demonstrate its widespread application in Zimbabwe. It is integral to recognize the existence of systematic and widespread torture, for, whilst any clear case of torture…
On November 23 Tefo Kgame collapsed and died at the Diepkloof Police Station of "unnatural causes" after allegedly being beaten by the police. The day before, 17-year-old Kgomotso Tsele alleges he was beaten by six police officers in the toilet…