Treating #PoliceCorruption as an investigative problem misses the point. Corrupt cops often operate in networks that evade complaint-driven systems. Police heads must ensure internal accountability, intelligence-led investigations and disciplinary action. ISS Today #SouthAfrica crimehub.org/iss-today/natio…

Murders in South Africa are down, but the debate over why risks missing the bigger story. Whether due to better policing, less load-shedding or changes in organised crime, most serious violence still happens between people who know each other, often inside the home. ISS Today crimehub.org/iss-today/debat…

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 Civil society organisations are the foot soldiers of violence prevention — implementing interventions, driving innovation, and reaching children where governments and multilateral agencies cannot. Yet they are routinely excluded from the decision-making spaces that shape global agendas. Join the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), Save the Children SA and Raising Voices to explore why CSOs must be positioned as fundamental strategic partners — and how unequal power relations can be overcome — in the critical lead-up to the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children. 📅 Wednesday, 17 June 2026 ⏰ 13:00 – 15:00 (SAST) 💻 Online Register now: crimehub.org/events/violence…

A 20% first-quarter drop in murders in #SouthAfrica since 2024 is welcome news. But safer streets alone won't sustain the trend. 73% of reported serious assaults occur in people's homes, showing that family violence remains SA’s most urgent challenge. ISS Today by Chandré Gould crimehub.org/iss-today/debat…

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In South Africa, there is almost no research evidence that policing reduces crime or improves feelings of safety. Does this mean that police have no positive impact? Not at all. Instead, the link between police activities and goals has yet to be competently shown. Working together, South Africa’s police and research community can change this. An evidence-based approach to policing sees police and researchers generate, review and apply the best available research evidence to challenge and inform police policies, practices and decisions. It enables police to do more of what matters most and less of what doesn’t work. This page highlights the work of the evidence-based team at the Institute for Security Studies. The work undertaken shows how meaningful partnerships between police and competent academic and civil society researchers can help transform the SAPS into the professional agency it strives to be. Click here crimehub.org/topics/evidence…

CSOs are indispensable to preventing #ViolenceAgainstChildren – but unequal power relations often limit their influence. How can governments, multilateral agencies and CSOs work together more effectively? Join ISS, @save_children and @RV_VAC for a webinar on 17 June crimehub.org/events/violence…

Debate about SA’s falling murder levels masks a deeper crisis To keep murders on a downward trajectory, South Africa must prioritise and fund interventions that prevent family violence. crimehub.org/iss-today/debat…

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High-level government pledges alone won’t end #ViolenceAgainstChildren. In the Global South, CSOs do most of the violence prevention work – but are excluded from decision making. Join our 17 June webinar to find out how this problem can be overcome @save_children @RV_VAC crimehub.org/events/violence…

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Webinar > Violence cannot be prevented without civil society Join ISS, @save_children and @RV_VAC on 17 June to hear why civil society organisations are indispensable to preventing #ViolenceAgainstChildren – and how to give them a seat at the table. crimehub.org/events/violence…

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A new month brings new opportunities — not just for growth, but for unity, awareness, and action. This June, let’s stand stronger together as a community. Because real change starts when we look out for one another, speak up, and take responsibility for the spaces we live and work in. 📷 Crime affects us all — but so does action. 📷 Awareness saves lives. 📷 One report can make a difference. If you see something, say something. Don’t stay silent. Your voice could protect a family, a neighbour, a business — a future. Let’s build a safer, more connected community where we support each other and refuse to turn a blind eye. 📷 Stand together 📷 Report crime 📷 Protect what matters Make this month count. Make your voice heard. #HelloMay #StandTogether #ReportCrime #CommunitySafety #StayAlert #SaferCommunities #MakeADifference

🚨 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 🚨 Police Accountability in South Africa The police are meant to protect communities — not abuse power. Learn your rights when dealing with SAPS and know how to report misconduct, corruption, brutality, or unlawful arrests. ✔️ Know your rights during arrests ✔️ Understand when police may legally use force ✔️ Learn how to report illegal police activity ✔️ Protect yourself and your community “Accountability builds trust. Rights protect people.” 📖 Read the full fact sheet here: crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… Crime Hub Police Accountability Fact Sheet #PoliceAccountability #KnowYourRights #SouthAfrica #CrimeHub #HumanRights #SAPS #Justice #CommunitySafety #StopPoliceBrutality #AccountabilityMatters Source: Crime Hub

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝗦𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 The social development department has been treated as peripheral, yet South Africa’s stability and growth depend on it functioning effectively. Violence prevention, child protection, trauma support and family welfare are foundational to economic productivity, educational achievement and social cohesion. Children exposed to repeated violence and neglect are more likely to struggle with employment, poor health and crime later in life. Yet the department remains weakened by poor leadership, funding failures and institutional dysfunction. After the firing of social development minister Sisisi Tolashe on 14 May, SA needs a capable, empathetic and experienced minister. President Ramaphosa, please appoint a minister of excellence. ISS Today by Chandré Gould and Tarisai Mchuchu-MacMillan crimehub.org/iss-today/dear-…

Letter to @CyrilRamaphosa: SA cannot grow its economy while the social development department is failing. Violence prevention, child protection and family support are not peripheral welfare functions — they are essential economic and social infrastructure. ISS Today #Tolashe crimehub.org/iss-today/dear-…

Dear Mr President: to succeed, SA needs an excellent social development minister The department can no longer be treated as peripheral – its new minister must have empathy and a deep knowledge of social welfare. crimehub.org/iss-today/dear-…

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