Vigilantism

South Africa is grappling with a crisis that extends beyond immigration, questioning the very essence of governance. Anti-immigration groups like Operation Dudula and March and…

The imperative is not merely to condemn xenophobia but to render it obsolete

Some analyses suggest South Africa’s human rights framework is “normatively robust but substantively fragile”, marked by a growing gap between constitutional ideals and social…

Many South Africans turn to community WhatsApp groups for safety because trust in police remains low but experts warn that misinformation, bias and poor moderation could turn the…

An edited extract from Karl Kemp’s new book Why We Kill: Mob Justice and the New Vigilantism in South Africa

Indian residents deny ‘massacre’ label; black survivors claim violence and orchestration

A total of 36 murder charges are being probed in the wake of vigilante attacks in the area during last month’s riots

As vigilante groups stepped in to ‘protect’ their property and families, the visual spectacle of death took on a sinister pleasure in some quarters, with Black lives bearing the…

The past week’s violence and looting – and the potential for an orchestrated race war in the province – have evoked haunting scenes from a bitter and bloody history

The City of Cape Town tacitly condones it when wealthy landowners behave illegally, something that is not the case if you’re poor

Inefficient policing in Nigeria has forced many communities to rely on vigilante groups for security— sometimes with support from authorities

The Daily Vox asked Jo’burgers what their thoughts are on vigilantism and whether the death penalty should be brought back

The big question is: Will people vote for another party, or will it be protests and strikes as usual?

Impostor clowns have caused panic across France and led to violence and a response by vigilantes.

What do we have to do to prevent violent crimes from happening in our society in which our children are no longer safe, asks Khaya Dlanga.