News
- Mark Shaw & Kim Thomas
Targeted killings or ‘hits’ have become a feature of South Africa's political economy, both licit and illicit. In this article, Mark and Kim examine 16 years of data, findings, and consider it's potential as the symptom to a bigger problem.
- Melissa Meyer
There is no doubt that virtual reality is the next big thing. But for families with young children, it may be wiser to wait a little before leaping headlong into this new reality.
- Anine Kriegler
South Africa has stubbornly high rates of violent crime. More concerning, though, is that the latest crime stats suggest the recent increase in murders is not slowing - it may even continue.
- Gráinne Perkins
Suicide in the South African Police Service (SAPS) is at epidemic levels. Between 2012 and 2013, 115 officers died by suicide compared to 29 officers murdered on duty, an alarming four to one ratio. Unfortunately, these statistics are not an anomaly.