Gareth Newham
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Head of Justice & Violence Prevention at the Institute for Security Studies. An explorer who likes mountaineering. Posts are my own
South Africa
Joined January 2011
From policing to prosecutions, what does it take to lead SA’s criminal justice agencies effectively? Join our 4 Sept seminar for insights from former #Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya, @CASACZA’s @LawsonNaidoo and Bavaria’s Assistant Detective Chief Constable (Ret) Bernhard Egger,
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How can the country ensure that its law enforcement agencies are headed by the best possible leaders?
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SA’s Special Investigating Unit shows how corruption can be beaten In South Africa’s struggling anti-corruption landscape, leadership and operational independence are among the factors enabling the unit’s success. https://t.co/z8ILT2O5Gq
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In South Africa’s struggling anti-corruption landscape, leadership and operational independence are among the factors enabling the unit’s success.
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SA’s Special Investigating Unit shows how corruption can be beaten https://t.co/jthsqFD9u5 via @ISSAfrica
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In South Africa’s struggling anti-corruption landscape, leadership and operational independence are among the factors enabling the unit’s success.
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🏘️ My Police Station Explore crime in your community like never before. 📊 Dive into detailed crime levels & trends 🧭 Access interactive data by precinct 📍 Get key info about any police station in South Africa Knowledge that empowers. Insights that matter. 🔗 Tap the link
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Can a new leader elevate the Hawks? https://t.co/3SGDvrm3DY via @ISSAfrica
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To effectively tackle serious crime, South Africa’s special police investigation unit requires a strong leadership team.
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South African Police Service disciplinary system unlikely to sanction police brutality https://t.co/k98MHTOUlW via @ISSAfrica
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The acquittal of VIP Unit officers who assaulted victims on camera highlights the police’s failure to define and enforce standards of conduct.
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SA’s child protection pledge needs NGO partners to succeed https://t.co/A7L6b4mTrz via @Crimehub
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The plan is up against dysfunction within social development departments and fraught relations with NGOs that deliver most services.
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Is South Africa’s crime problem turning around? https://t.co/oHoz8lykdD via @Crimehub
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New official statistics showing decreased violent crime should provide the impetus for expanding holistic violence prevention strategies.
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Is South Africa’s crime problem turning around? https://t.co/oHoz8lykdD via @Crimehub
crimehub.org
New official statistics showing decreased violent crime should provide the impetus for expanding holistic violence prevention strategies.
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Prosecutions alone won’t stop high-level #corruption – what other measures should be deployed? https://t.co/Hh2s0N82hZ
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Prioritise targeted visible policing at high-risk times and in identified high-crime areas. General visible policing should not be a priority for SA police https://t.co/KHGjEJHL66 via @ISSAfrica
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The concept of ‘visible policing’ is confusing efforts to strengthen South Africa’s national police service.
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Cue the cameras: how SAPS bodycams can deliver tangible results https://t.co/l789Ok3ptf via @ISSAfrica
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What should police body-worn cameras aim to achieve, and how will we know if they are working?
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Fact-checkers and the traditional media played a major role in debunking disinformation during SA’s elections
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New research shows that key figures in South Africa’s domestic online influence industry are engaged in transnational disinformation campaigns.
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Laws to prevent violent behaviour, reduce excessive alcohol use and limit youth access to weapons are key to preventing #ViolenceAgainstChildren. Join our 10 December webinar to hear about lessons learned from #Argentina and #SouthAfrica.
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South Africa’s armed robbery problem drives kidnapping Any strategy to address this crime should focus on identifying and disrupting those who benefit from it. https://t.co/VO3oCruF8t
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Any strategy to address this crime should focus on identifying and disrupting those who benefit from it.
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Is #CapeTown drop in business robbery a cause for concern? | Crimehub
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A fall in business robberies over the past decade could indicate rising levels of extortion and organised crime.
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Better policing in South Africa is well within reach | ISS Africa @issafrica
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SA has the necessary skills and resources – we need the president and police minister to make reform their mission.
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