Using social disorganisation theory as a framework for analysis, this article analyses the
relationship between social cohesion and violence in post-apartheid South Africa. On the …

High crime and violence rates in South Africa are associated with the progressive
disintegration of families and communities that occurred under apartheid. Not only does …

The South African government has embarked on a programme of encouraging social
cohesion in South Africa first to address concerns stemming from high levels of violent crime …

International literature on crime and violence suggests that social cohesion may play a key
role in facilitating prevention at community level. It is argued that in South Africa high levels …

South Africa, well known for its progressive constitution and robust democratic politics, has
the unenviable reputation of being one of the most violent countries, and one of the most …

The xenophobic attacks that started in Alexandra, Johannesburg in May 2008 before quickly
spreading around the country caused an outcry across the world and raised many …

This innovative research project would not have been possible without the willing and
engaged participation of community members across the eight sites. They provided the …

This book argues for a proactive approach that focuses on preventing acts of crime and
violence before they occur rather than the punishment of perpetrators after the fact. It sees …

In South Africa in May 2008 violence targeting foreign nationals resulted in 69 deaths,
thousand of displaced people and untold psychosocial trauma. The xenophobic violence …

By demonstrating that local governance facilitates the occurrence of xenophobic violence by
providing what I term favourable micro-political opportunity structures, the article argues that …