An unflinching examination of humanity’s brutality in warfare – Max Hastings
From ancient times to modern conflicts like WWI, WWII, and beyond, atrocities persist, perpetuating cycles of violence.
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Unveiling the late-Apartheid roots of South Africa’s crime and political violence – James Myburgh
James Myburgh explores the historical patterns of crime and violence in South Africa during the late Apartheid period.
Beyond black and white: Uncovering the hidden realities of racism and violence – Andrew Kenny
Andrew Kenny draws on personal experience and observations to argue that the focus on race obscures important issues.
A tale of two cities – Andrew Kenny
South Africa is a tale of two cities: the peaceful beauty of wealthy suburbs juxtaposed with the poverty and violence found in many of its townships and squatter camps.
Media Advisory: Complaints received against Mr Julius Malema and the EFF in respect of statements
The South African Human Rights Commission has given the EFF’s Julius Malema 10 days to retract and apologise for inciting violence and hatred or be dragged before the Equality Court.
Ian Cameron on Cele’s ‘shut up’ blow out/devolution of WC police
Cameron, who became a hero for standing up to Cele, has embraced the attention and used it to focus on battling social ills in South Africa.
Pratt in the Hat says transport violence is nothing to do with the police
Bheki Cele attempted to shirk responsibility on the ongoing spate of violence and extortion in the transport industry in the Western Cape.
Cape Town – beautiful but deadly
A report compiled by the Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice ranks Cape Town as the 11th most dangerous city in the world.
When the risks are so high, can we realistically hope for change?
For South Africa to break out of this calamitous configuration and modernise its society, a number of things are now essential.
Violence erupts at strife torn Zithulele Hospital
Police fired teargas and rubber bullets at some 300 protestors outside Zithulele Hospital as a long-standing feud erupted into violence.