Author: PROF JACOB TSEKO MOFOKENG
Reality Check: Why South Africa’s Crime Landscape Demands a New External Voice
The Gradient of Atmospheric Violence The quarterly drop in national murders is a testament to…
The RollsRoyce and the Rust: Why the NPA’s 74% Target Is a Mirage
Breaking the Berlin Wall in South Africa’s Criminal Justice System As a young man in…
Whispering in the Dark: The Institutional Collapse of SAPS and the High Cost of Silence
The soulful, rhythmic pulse of Stimela’s “whispering in the dark” has long served as a…
The Forensic Blueprint: Ending the Era of ‘Digital Denialism’ After Madlanga
As the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry enters its critical final phase in April 2026, it…
The Fortress State: Why South Africa’s Security Pivot is a Symptom, Not a Solution
In the quiet hours of a South African morning, the landscape is defined not by its natural beauty, but by its steel. From the electric fences of Sandton to the high-tensile mesh surrounding the mining shafts of the Northwest, South Africa has become a nation of fortifications. Recently, this “fortress” has taken on a more olive-drab hue. With the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to combat illegal mining and gang violence—at a cost exceeding R823 million—the…