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David Bruce is an independent researcher specialising in policing and public security
A lack of effective political leadership has contributed to the stagnation and decline of the South African Police Service
The decision to rely on the police and army to enforce the lockdown was correct, but security force actions show both the weaknesses of the state and of systems for establishing…
South Africans are economically stressed and will quickly find ways to circumvent restrictions. Without social mobilisation we won’t be able to ensure the compliance that other…
Police must distinguish between those acting violently and other protesters when using force
There is a crisis of violence against women. But men also suffer brutalisation. This contributes to the abuse of women
Even if the rate of economic growth were to improve, chronic structural employment will remain for a considerable time
A book by Greg Marinovich highlights the exploitation that led to the Marikana tragedy, writes David Bruce.
With access to high political power, she believed she was unaccountable and untouchable, writes David Bruce.
National commissioner Riah Phiyega’s questionable fitness for office is just one of the many problems the SAPS faces, writes David Bruce.
How should we characterise the police actions on the afternoon of August 16 2012 that started with a 10 second burst of gunfire?
As police minister he provided the political guidance that framed the SAPS’s actions.
The politician remains vulnerable in the quest to hold those responsible to account.
The politician remains vulnerable in the quest to hold those responsible to account.
Statistics suggest there was more than one police unit in the province linked to unlawful killings.
Expect more violence until the acceptance that it is a valid tool of political expression is addressed.
The urgency of the operation may have been to pre-empt Julius Malema from entering the fray.
Since Marikana, the South African police has struggled to balance a stretching budget without compromising quality.
Political intimidation is generally carried out with the approval of dominant political role-players, writes David Bruce.
The party’s leaders decry intimidation, but some local despots in its ranks use fear to retain power.
The song and dance goes on but the African National Congress’ aim to save Zuma’s skin has been achieved.
