PublicationsResearchCorporate Accountability, Transitional Justice, Violence in IndustryCorporate Accountability and Transitional Justice in AfricaAcross the world, activities of multinational corporations (MNCs) are negatively impacting people, the environment, and communities. These impacts are more pronounced in developing countries with extractive industries. Africa is no exception. Several categories of human rights are vulnerable to the activities of oil MNCs, especially in developing countries. Thus, human rights cannot be protected in a damaged or polluted environment… Read More Dr Jean-Claude N Ashukem and Prof Eghosa O. EkhatorApril 15, 2026
ArticlesMediaCrime Prevention, Criminal Justice, Gangs, Violence in IndustryGun Killings On The Rise – What Is The Police Strategy? Asks Gun Free SAAbout 40% of the 6 424 murders between April and June this year were gun-related, Police Minister Bheki Cele announced when he released crime statistics. Cele said it was shown that firearms were three times more likely than other weapons to be the weapon of choice in the reported murders, as 2 766 people were shot to death. “The expansion… Read More CSVRAugust 30, 2022
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
PublicationsResearchTransitional Justice, Violence in IndustryBusiness and Endemic Violence in South Africa: Surviving the Disaster or Managing the Transition?This paper examines the links between business and violence in South Africa in the context of its transition. Read More Graeme SimpsonMarch 16, 1994
PublicationsResearchCrime Prevention, Violence in IndustryViolence and Industrial RelationsIn the past five or six years, employers, trade unionists, researchers and our criminal and industrial courts have confronted the growing magnitude and brutality of violence in industrial conflict. This article puts focus on the potential of violence in industrial relations and the experiences of trauma resulting from high levels of community violence, which are fundamentally inseparable. Read More Graeme SimpsonJanuary 3, 1994
PublicationsResearchViolence in Industry, Violence PreventionOvercoming Violence: The Role of BusinessWhat is the nature of violence? Where does it come from and what motivates those who perpetrate it? And what can business do to protect itself and its employees from the ravages of violence? With these questions in mind, The Innes Labour Brief approached Graeme Simpson and Lloyd Vogelman of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation for their views on the subject. This paper is a collection of those views. Read More Graeme Simpson and Lloyd VogelmanOctober 1, 1992
