Information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
Localising the New Urban Agenda
The New Urban Agenda is a global commitment to sustainable urban development at all levels, based on a shared vision of cities for all
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The Police Leadership Campaign
Good leaders have the potential to hugely improve the safety of those in South Africa
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Global trends, nationalism and xenophobia
National migration policies are getting stricter and anti-foreigner sentiment is on the rise
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By 2030, people in South Africa feel & are safe; and play a role in creating safe environments.
White Paper on Safety and Security (2016)
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A critical assessment of the future police concept in development of the South African Police Service

African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum | National (all SA)

Development of modern technology methods to prevent crime and improve the police is fundamental, but officer safety is the primary… Read more

Walk This Way

Childsafe | Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape

Walk This Way project focuses on preventing child pedestrian-related intended and unintended road injuries through education and training, awareness, research… Read more

Safe Shebeens

Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation | Western Cape

"Safe Shebeens" is an action research project in Sweet Home Farm, Philippi, which uses innovative methods to intervene against violence… Read more

Xenowatch

African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) | National (all SA)

Xenowatch is an open source platform created by the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) at the University of… Read more

Hands of Honour: Creating Employment through Upcycling unwanted goods

Hands of Honour | Western Cape

Hands of Honour’s Creating Employment through Upcycling initiative provides employment for marginalised men and uplifts communities in South Africa, through… Read more

Rape Survivors’ Justice Campaign

Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust |Shukumisa Coalition | National (all SA)

The Rape Survivors’ Justice Campaign is a Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust advocacy project, which was started to hold government… Read more

Blog

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Gender-based violence during lockdown: looking for answers
12 May 2020 | by Chandre Gould | Institute for Security Studies

Why is South Africa not showing the rise in domestic violence cases reported elsewhere in the world?

Gender-based violence during lockdown: looking for answers
12 May 2020 | by Chandre Gould | Institute for Security Studies

Why is South Africa not showing the rise in domestic violence cases reported elsewhere in the world?

Preparation is key to policing a crisis like COVID-19
20 Apr 2020 | by Johan Burger | Institute for Security Studies

Rapid steps taken in SA to combat the coronavirus didn’t allow sufficient planning or training of security forces.

Preparation is key to policing a crisis like COVID-19
20 Apr 2020 | by Johan Burger | Institute for Security Studies

Rapid steps taken in SA to combat the coronavirus didn’t allow sufficient planning or training of security forces.

Fear and policing in the time of Covid-19
08 Apr 2020 | by Guy Lamb | Safety and Violence Initiative

There is a menu of compliance strategies and tactics against Covid-19 from which to choose, and indeed there are no easy choices. The South African government has opted for a range of strict and arguably repressive practices to be employed by the security forces. Why were such choices made, especially…

Fear and policing in the time of Covid-19
08 Apr 2020 | by Guy Lamb | Safety and Violence Initiative

There is a menu of compliance strategies and tactics against Covid-19 from which to choose, and indeed there are no easy choices. The South African government has opted for a range of strict and arguably repressive practices to be employed by the security forces. Why were such choices made, especially…

Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town launch 500 new law enforcement officers
28 Feb 2020 | by Department of Community Safety | Western Cape Government

The fight against crime in the Western Cape received a significant boost as 500 new learner law enforcement officers took part in the official passing out parade, signaling the start of their deployment on Sunday, 09 February 2020 at Athlone Stadium.

Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town launch 500 new law enforcement officers
28 Feb 2020 | by Department of Community Safety | Western Cape Government

The fight against crime in the Western Cape received a significant boost as 500 new learner law enforcement officers took part in the official passing out parade, signaling the start of their deployment on Sunday, 09 February 2020 at Athlone Stadium.

Gender-based violence during lockdown: looking for answers
12 May 2020 | by Chandre Gould | Institute for Security Studies
Preparation is key to policing a crisis like COVID-19
20 Apr 2020 | by Johan Burger | Institute for Security Studies
Fear and policing in the time of Covid-19
08 Apr 2020 | by Guy Lamb | Safety and Violence Initiative
Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town launch 500 new law enforcement officers
28 Feb 2020 | by Department of Community Safety | Western Cape Government

Events

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Webinar: Decriminalisation of petty offences in Africa

Webinar: Decades of KM developments in HK with highlights from the Hong Kong police force

  • 27 May 2020 | Knowledge Management South Africa

APCOF Webinar: New use of force law for South Africa

From potential to prosperity: Africa’s long-term future

  • Gordon Institute of Business Sciences, 26 Melville Road, Illovo, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Resources

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SaferSpaces Gazette 2019/20 - Advocacy

  • Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, Safety and Violence Initiative (SaVI), GIZ South Africa | 01 May 2020

The effects of COVID-19 on gender-based violence (GBV) - Video

  • GIZ South Africa | 06 May 2020

Step It Up: Gender Aware Reporting on COVID-19 - Guide/Manual

  • GIZ South Africa

Preventing violent extremism: the role of communications - Policy/Research brief

  • Institute for Security Studies | 31 Mar 2020

Community of Practitioners

Welcome to the newly registered safety practitioners and organisations. Find out how you can join.

Mr Harry Manaka

  • South African Police Services
Alan Cameron

Mr Alan Cameron

  • Places Plus

Mrs Bettie Nieuwoudt

  • StellCARE: Stellenbosch & Districts Family Services
Xolisa Mjekula

Mr Xolisa Mjekula

  • South African Human Rights Commission
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