David Bruce

David Bruce is an independent researcher specialising in policing and public security

Covid-19: Police abuses reveal systemic flaws

Analysis David Bruce - 16 Apr 2020

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 social order

Covid-19: Are we at a disadvantage compared to China and Singapore?

Article David Bruce - 20 Mar 2020

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 countries have been able to enforce

Rubber bullets well past their sell-by date

Article David Bruce - 6 Dec 2019

Police must distinguish between those acting violently and other protesters when using force

Ignore male victims at society’s peril

Article David Bruce - 19 Sep 2019

There is a crisis of violence against women. But men also suffer brutalisation. This contributes to the abuse of women

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Structural youth unemployment solutions require new thinking and new institutions

Analysis David Bruce - 26 Jun 2017

Even if the rate of economic growth were to improve, chronic structural employment will remain for a considerable time

A journey into the tragedy at Marikana

Article David Bruce - 17 Mar 2016

A book by Greg Marinovich highlights the exploitation that led to the Marikana tragedy, writes David Bruce.

[From our archives] Phiyega flew too close to the sun

Analysis David Bruce - 19 Nov 2015

With access to high political power, she believed she was unaccountable and untouchable, writes David Bruce.

Policing: One policy size does not fit all

Article David Bruce - 3 Sep 2015

National commissioner Riah Phiyega's questionable fitness for office is just one of the many problems the SAPS faces, writes David Bruce.

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Marikana: A massacre by any other name

Article David Bruce - 14 Aug 2015

How should we characterise the police actions on the afternoon of August 16 2012 that started with a 10 second burst of gunfire?

Mthethwa set the scene at Marikana

Article David Bruce - 11 Jul 2015

As police minister he provided the political guidance that framed the SAPS's actions.

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Marikana will always stalk Ramaphosa

Analysis David Bruce - 19 Jun 2015

The politician remains vulnerable in the quest to hold those responsible to account.

‘Why does KZN lead in police killings?’

Analysis David Bruce - 7 May 2015

Statistics suggest there was more than one police unit in the province linked to unlawful killings.

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Special Reports

SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Specia Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

Special Reports

The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

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TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

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The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and some unique foldable user experiences

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Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

All of the CWDM destinations are accessible within a 30- to 120-minute drive from Cape Town, creating real value for money

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs

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Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria to reopen on Heritage Day

special reports - 22 Sep 2020

The new, drive-through sculpture exhibition brings to four the number of exhibitions of iconic African and South African art