The State of Torture Report
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- by Sinqobile Makhathini, Amina Mwaikambo and Cathy-Ann Potgieter
Torture in South Africa has a complex and troubling history rooted in colonial and apartheid practices, where torture was used frequently by state security forces to suppress dissent and control Black and marginalised communities. Despite legal reforms during the post-apartheid dispensation, concerns about torture and ill-treatment persist, often associated with law enforcement practices and conditions in detention centres. Challenges therefore remain in fully eradicating torture practices and ensuring accountability within the justice and law enforcement systems.
This report aims to examine the prevalence and persistence of torture in South Africa to assess the current gaps in legal protections, as well as provide recommendations for enhanced monitoring, accountability, and victim support.
CSVR State of Torture Report
Sinqobile Makhathini
Sinqobile Makhathini is a Research Intern at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and an Honours student in Development Studies and International Relations at Wits.
