Today, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) solemnly commemorates the 31st anniversary of the tragic events of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a horrifying period marked by immense human suffering and loss. Over…
School violence manifests itself in many forms including discipline problems such as fighting among learners, bullying, utterances of crude and sexist remarks against fellow learners and teachers, racism, stabbings, shootings at schools and even murder. However, given that race frequently…
Opening vignette It was the middle of winter, and all nineteen of us sat in our polypropylene chairs – closely arranged, our eyes fixed on Ouma Dudu as she took out her bag filled with indigenous herbs and medicines from…
Given the severity of conflict-related sexual violence during intra-state and inter-state conflicts in the last decade, transitional justice and peacebuilding efforts have directed resources to investigating this form of sexual and gender-based violence. They aim to create measures to both…
Mining has played a central role in the economic development of Stilfontein and the broader North West province of South Africa. Gold mining, in particular, has been a key industry in the region, shaping the economic landscape for much of…
Post-1994 South Africa came with a promise of democracy, freedom, security and equality entrenched within the constitution. Despite this promise daily food remains elusive to millions. South Africa's agricultural sector contributes significantly to its economy, as it is one of…
