ArticlesMediaAmnesty, Prosecutions and Pardons, Transitional JusticeVictims Denied a Say in Political Pardons ProcessPolitical parties are helping review applications for pardon from individuals who committed politically motivated crimes. In this de facto re-enactment of the TRC’s amnesty process, the President has created a “Reference Group” to assess applications for pardon, a group that includes representatives of our 15 national political parties. This group has already started making recommendations to the President as to… Read More CSVRAugust 17, 2008
ArticlesMediaPeacebuilding, Transitional JusticeZimbabwe: Negotiations Must Not Lead to Further ImpunityMDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai’s announcement that he will not contest Zimbabwe’s presidential election this week has been greeted in some quarters by renewed calls for talks towards a negotiated settlement and a possible Government of National Unity as an interim measure until proper elections can take place. The MDC has stated that it will make known its own proposed way… Read More CSVRJune 25, 2008
MediaOur News and EventsTransitional Justice, Violence PreventionReview of "A Nation Without Guns," by CSVR Executive Director Adèle KirstenKirsten, Adèle, 2007. A Nation Without Guns? The Story of Gun Free South Africa. Scottsville: University of KwaZulu-Natal Press. xx 244 pp. ISBN 9781869141356. Feinstein, Andrew, 2007. After the Party: A Personal and Political Journey Inside the ANC. Johannesburg: Jonathan Bull. xiv 287 pp. ISBN 9781868422623. From very different standpoints, these authors have written two fascinating accounts of South African… Read More CSVRJune 11, 2008
ArticlesMediaInequalities, Migrants and Xenophobia, Transitional JusticeScarcity Sets Fire to SA's Xenophobic TinderboxIn January, acts of violence and intimidation were perpetrated against foreigners in Soshanguve. In March, foreigners’ home-based businesses were vandalised and items stolen in Atteridgeville West. In April, South African nationals looted the shops and burned the homes of foreigners in Mamelodi East. And just this week, South African nationals beat, raped and looted the homes of foreigners in Alexandra… Read More CSVRMay 22, 2008
PublicationsResearchTorture and State Violence, Transitional JusticeRestoring Dignity: Current Psychosocial Interventions with Ex-combatants in South Africa – A Review, Discussion and Policy Dialogue ProjectCountries 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 (like South Africa) is the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of former combatants. The following report is a previous research… Read More Monica BandeiraApril 10, 2008
ArticlesMediaRacism, Transitional JusticeRacism Still a Threat to South Africa's DemocracyThe 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 to have been reported in our country in the recent past is the one illustrated in the racist video from… Read More CSVRMarch 23, 2008
