Criminal activity leeches into the education system because of what pupils are exposed to elsewhere
A rape survivor endures a long, bitter struggle to overcome the hate of what he aches to be
‘The persecution of the weak and the vulnerable finds new iterations all the time’
In many ways, violence is like cholera, passing from person to person and treating it in similar ways is working to reduce it.
The current ethnic, racial discourse is dangerous and simply avoids having to address the difficult issues confronting South Africa
If South Africans live in fear, then our basic freedom as a society is facing a real threat
Thousands of people from the Democratic Republic of Congo have fled to Zambia after violent inter-ethnic clashes and fighting between security forces
Amidst political instability and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, voter registration and preparation for elections are being welcomed
Rights groups argue that hate crimes are rising in the United States and have called on the president to address ‘domestic terrorism’.
After a teen was stabbed to death, teachers and parents set about stamping out the violence
Violence in the country is a product of people’s circumstances, so many say. But is it really?
The intersection of racial capitalism and the growing crisis of the postcolony have resulted
in a society that is not viable for millions
The road to a participatory democracy is being obscured by the easy use of violence by all parties in South Africa.
Campuses flared up this week as police and private security guards clashed with students.
The keynote address struck a chord with university students, who were encouraged to channel their discontent and use it to bring about change.
The International Criminal Court is celebrating 18 years of existence, but many nations have yet to sign its Rome Statute.
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.
This follows EFF leader Julius Malema’s vow in March this year that he would not allow the president to speak in Parliament again.
The revolutionary philosopher fought racism and colonialism, but he was not a violent man.
Many migrants do not see the recent attacks as xenophobia per se and blame them on poverty.
Although the latest outbursts revolve around xenophobia, the state needs to put a stop to all violence in South Africa.
Poverty and unfair expectations can lead women to commit acts of desperate violence.
Co-operative Governance Minister Lechesa Tsenoli has urged people to refrain from violence and help the IEC conduct a free and fair election.
Fights are spilling out into the gutters of central Cape Town, but patrons are unfazed – the commotion is driving investors – to Bree Street.
While the political situation in the Central African Republic seems to stabilise after an interim president took over, violence is still rife.
In the Limpopo village where killings and allegations of muti murders have resulted in violence, there is more pain than a need for revenge.
The Faces of War exhibition takes domestic violence out of the shadows.
Token actions by politicians won’t change violence against women, writes Indira Govender.
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.
Winner: Professor Nareadi Phasha
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.
Women who experience gender-based violence have a higher risk of contracting HIV: this should be considered in South Africa’s prevention strategy.