March 17, 2023
East Africa: South Africa Tries to Breathe New Life Into East African Relations
Beneficial bilateral ties as well as regional issues with East Africa have been neglected by Pretoria. Read more »
March 15, 2023
South Africa: To Reduce Kidnappings, Police Must Tackle Armed Robbery
Intelligence-driven policing backed by dedicated investigation units and forensics can curb soaring levels of both crimes. Read more »
March 06, 2023
South Africa: Breaking Down the BRIC Wall Between South Africa-U.S. Relations
Pretoria's global credibility hinges on a precarious balancing act between competing views on the international order. Read more »
March 03, 2023
South Africa: Shades of Grey - Financial Action Task Force Lists South Africa and Nigeria
Both countries have been greylisted, but how soon can they get off the Financial Action Task Force's radar? Read more »
March 01, 2023
Mozambique: Cross-Border Cooperation Could Curb Kidnappings in Mozambique
Mozambique and South Africa are most affected by kidnapping in Southern Africa - they must collaborate to stop the attacks. Read more »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: Security Must Be Part of South Africa's Energy Rescue Plan
A successful energy mix requires not just technology and finance but heightened security around energy infrastructure, especially nuclear. Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: Soaring Murder Rates Underline the Lack of Sound Direction for Policing
Crime data analysis should play a much bigger role in policing and safety in South Africa. Read more »
January 26, 2023
South Africa: ANC Call for More Police Won't Solve South Africa's Crime Crisis
The African National Congress' solutions to soaring crime are unclear and overlook the real problems facing policing. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Africa: Sergey Lavrov Back to Africa With a Vengeance
Barely six months after the Russian foreign minister's first African tour, two more trips are in the offing. Read more »
January 03, 2023
South Africa: Succulent Smuggling Threatens the World's Most Biodiverse Arid Region
Criminals are stripping South Africa's Succulent Karoo of its unique plant life to satisfy international demand. Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: Can By-Laws Improve Safety If They Help to Finance Municipalities?
By-laws need to support safety in a way that recognises the poverty and inequality defining South African communities. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: To Heal South Africa, We Must First Stop the Bleeding
Police and their partners must focus on where the harms caused by crime and corruption are the greatest. Read more »
December 05, 2022
South Africa: What It Will Take to Prevent South Africa's Gender-Based Violence
South Africa can break its cycles of violence by investing in supporting children and caregivers. Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: What Does a Wounded Ruling Party Mean for South Africa's Prospects?
Amidst debates about presidential impeachment, the main question is how far ANC support will fall in the 2024 elections. Read more »
November 22, 2022
South Africa: Police Could Do Far More to Make South Africa Safer
The South African Police Service must be strengthened, as should partnerships with others performing local safety functions. Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Are Red Flags About Militants in South Africa Alarmist?
Recent United States' actions suggest a lack of confidence in South Africa's ability to deal with terrorism. Read more »
November 02, 2022
South Africa: South Africa Must Rethink Its Community Safety System
Instead of the current rigid approach, more flexibility and innovation would allow workable local safety initiatives. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Prosecution Reforms Sharpen Anti-Corruption Drive
New measures could put the sting back in the tail of South Africa's efforts to curb high-level corruption. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Ukraine's Kuleba Tries to Change Africa's Narrative On the War
Ducking the crossfire doesn't mean staying neutral - Africa should take independent, principled positions that support the UN Charter. Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Careful Balance Needed to Advance Humanitarian Action While Countering Terror
South Africa must incorporate humanitarian clauses in counter-terrorism legislation to protect victims of war. Read more »
September 22, 2022
South Africa: Should SA Municipalities Get Greater Policing Powers?
Many local governments in South Africa are dysfunctional, but some could drive innovation in fighting crime. Read more »
July 29, 2021
South Africa: Cyber Attacks Expose the Vulnerability of South Africa's Ports
A joint effort is needed to prevent the unprecedented attack on Transnet's port operating systems becoming the new normal. Read more »