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Violence

To fix schools, fix society first
Article
/ 26 October 2018

To fix schools, fix society first

Criminal activity leeches into the education system because of what pupils are exposed to elsewhere

By Makubetse Sekhonyane
Violence begets violence
Article
/ 7 September 2018

Violence begets violence

A rape survivor endures a long, bitter struggle to overcome the hate of what he aches to be

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: It’s inequality that breeds violence
Article
/ 31 August 2018

Editorial: It’s inequality that breeds violence

‘The persecution of the weak and the vulnerable finds new iterations all the time’

By Editorial
This slashed rates of violence by 70% in some areas. Could it work in SA?
Article
/ 30 August 2018

This slashed rates of violence by 70% in some areas. Could it work in SA?

In many ways, violence is like cholera, passing from person to person and treating it in similar ways is working to reduce it.

By Staff Reporter
The dangers of the ‘politics of suspicion’
Article
/ 20 June 2018

The dangers of the ‘politics of suspicion’

The current ethnic, racial discourse is dangerous and simply avoids having to address the difficult issues confronting South Africa

By Staff Reporter
Violent criminals deny us our freedom
Article
/ 8 June 2018

Violent criminals deny us our freedom

If South Africans live in fear, then our basic freedom as a society is facing a real threat

By Tutu Faleni
DR Congo violence pushes thousands into Zambia
Africa
/ 5 October 2017

DR Congo violence pushes thousands into Zambia

Thousands of people from the Democratic Republic of Congo have fled to Zambia after violent inter-ethnic clashes and fighting between security forces

By Staff Reporter
In DR Congo’s wounded heart, voting drive offers hope for peace
Africa
/ 18 September 2017

In DR Congo’s wounded heart, voting drive offers hope for peace

Amidst political instability and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, voter registration and preparation for elections are being welcomed

By Sosthene Kambidi
Congress sends anti-white supremacist measure to Trump
Article
/ 13 September 2017

Congress sends anti-white supremacist measure to Trump

Rights groups argue that hate crimes are rising in the United States and have called on the president to address ‘domestic terrorism’.

By Al Jazeera
Savvy school turns its gang crisis around
Article
/ 8 September 2017

Savvy school turns its gang crisis around

After a teen was stabbed to death, teachers and parents set about stamping out the violence

By Bongekile Macupe
Hitmen, mafia and control – SA’s underbelly
Article
/ 16 August 2017

Hitmen, mafia and control – SA’s underbelly

Violence in the country is a product of people’s circumstances, so many say. But is it really?

By Mark Shaw
Undoing the silences that become lies
Analysis
/ 9 June 2017

Undoing the silences that become lies

The intersection of racial capitalism and the growing crisis of the postcolony have resulted
in a society that is not viable for millions

By Richard Pithouse
Editorial: Nation protests, but violence is no solution
Article
/ 30 September 2016

Editorial: Nation protests, but violence is no solution

The road to a participatory democracy is being obscured by the easy use of violence by all parties in South Africa.

By Editorial
Violence stirs pot of varsity turmoil
Article
/ 30 September 2016

Violence stirs pot of varsity turmoil

Campuses flared up this week as police and private security guards clashed with students.

By Govan Whittles
Leigh-Ann Naidoo: The anti-apartheid generation has become afraid of the future
Article
/ 17 August 2016

Leigh-Ann Naidoo: The anti-apartheid generation has become afraid of the future

The keynote address struck a chord with university students, who were encouraged to channel their discontent and use it to bring about change.

By Leigh Ann Naidoo
The world must oppose genocide and other atrocities and ensure justice
Analysis
/ 19 July 2016

The world must oppose genocide and other atrocities and ensure justice

The International Criminal Court is celebrating 18 years of existence, but many nations have yet to sign its Rome Statute.

By Silvia Fernandez De Gurmendi
ANC: EFF must be charged for ‘disgraceful actions’ in Parliament
Article
/ 18 May 2016

ANC: EFF must be charged for ‘disgraceful actions’ in Parliament

The EFF again attempted to stop Jacob Zuma from speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, which led to a violent brawl with protection services.

By Staff Reporter
EFF forcibly removed from Parliament after violent altercation
Article
/ 4 May 2016

EFF forcibly removed from Parliament after violent altercation

This follows EFF leader Julius Malema’s vow in March this year that he would not allow the president to speak in Parliament again.

By Michelle Solomon
Violence: What Fanon really said
Analysis
/ 7 April 2016

Violence: What Fanon really said

The revolutionary philosopher fought racism and colonialism, but he was not a violent man.

By Richard Pithouse
Violence not that foreign, say migrants
Article
/ 29 April 2015

Violence not that foreign, say migrants

Many migrants do not see the recent attacks as xenophobia per se and blame them on poverty.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Swinging guns and fleeing foreigners: What is the state doing?
Article
/ 15 April 2015

Swinging guns and fleeing foreigners: What is the state doing?

Although the latest outbursts revolve around xenophobia, the state needs to put a stop to all violence in South Africa.

By Sarah Evans
Why do women become violent?
Analysis
/ 31 October 2014

Why do women become violent?

Poverty and unfair expectations can lead women to commit acts of desperate violence.

By Staff Reporter
Tsenoli calls for no violence on election day
Article
/ 6 May 2014

Tsenoli calls for no violence on election day

Co-operative Governance Minister Lechesa Tsenoli has urged people to refrain from violence and help the IEC conduct a free and fair election.

By Sapa
The street is Long, with many a windy turn
Article
/ 13 March 2014

The street is Long, with many a windy turn

Fights are spilling out into the gutters of central Cape Town, but patrons are unfazed – the commotion is driving investors – to Bree Street.

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli
CAR still ruled by violence
Africa
/ 6 February 2014

CAR still ruled by violence

While the political situation in the Central African Republic seems to stabilise after an interim president took over, violence is still rife.

By Staff Reporter
Relela burns with resentment
Videos
/ 31 January 2014

Relela burns with resentment

In the Limpopo village where killings and allegations of muti murders have resulted in violence, there is more pain than a need for revenge.

By Staff Reporter
Domestic abuse: A Goliath undertaking
Article
/ 23 January 2014

Domestic abuse: A Goliath undertaking

The Faces of War exhibition takes domestic violence out of the shadows.

By Staff Reporter
Comment: 16 Days of What?
Analysis
/ 4 December 2013

Comment: 16 Days of What?

Token actions by politicians won’t change violence against women, writes Indira Govender.

By Staff Reporter
Khaya Dlanga: The villages are possessed by hopelessness
Article
/ 19 September 2013

Khaya Dlanga: The villages are possessed by hopelessness

A trip to the Transkei for a funeral turns into a time of reflection on the violence and futility in today’s villages for Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
Distinguished researcher: violence against women
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Distinguished researcher: violence against women

Winner: Professor Nareadi Phasha

By Advertising Supplement
Death toll in central Nigeria rises to 48 after violent clashes
Africa
/ 28 June 2013

Death toll in central Nigeria rises to 48 after violent clashes

Raids by gunmen in central Nigeria and gun battles between soldiers and attackers have killed at least 48 people and left dozens of homes burnt.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 June 2013

Decrease in women abuse = decrease in HIV infections, say researchers

Women who experience gender-based violence have a higher risk of contracting HIV: this should be considered in South Africa’s prevention strategy.

By Amy Green
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