https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/2771 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:44:14 GMT 2026-05-12T16:44:14Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32306 Exploring the experiences of police officials in the investigation of motor vehicle accident (MVA) crime scenes in Tshwane metropolitan area Tshilidzi, Tshiafhula Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32306 2022-01-18T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32302 Terrorism as a core international crime: a case for the amendment of the Rome statute Ogega, Diana Kemunto It is widely accepted that the international community has an interest in the prevention and prosecution of certain crimes. These crimes are regarded as so egregious that they transcend state sovereignty and are subject to universal jurisdiction. A number of crimes have consistently been recognized as being subject to universal jurisdiction owing to their severity and the universal condemnation which such conduct evokes from all nations and peoples of the world. The reasoning is that such crimes threaten the most fundamental interests of the international community. It has been established that genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression are grave international crimes within the international community. Terrorism is as heinous as all the other core crimes presently included in the Rome Statute. It destroys infrastructure, increases violence and fear, disrupts livelihoods, has resulted in bloodshed and affects production in all sectors of the economy. The operation, command and control of terrorist groups is transnational in nature. It is an international crime. As a result, counter-terrorist measures will not be effective unless all nations adopt a common approach to the treatment of terrorism as an international crime. The point of departure should be to recognize terrorism as a core international crime under the Rome Statute. This will grant the International Criminal Court jurisdiction over acts of terrorism as a distinct offence. This study seeks to argue for the amendment of the Rome Statute to include terrorism as a core international crime. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32302 2021-01-18T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32286 Investigating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex+ community hate crime accounts and psychosocial impact on lesbians in Sekhukhune, Limpopo Province, South Africa Mohlala, Mathibe Rebecca This research investigated the accounts and psychosocial impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) hate crimes against specifically the lesbians in the Sekhukhune District in Limpopo province, South Africa. The study employed intersectionality theory as a guiding and conceptual framework to explore how multiple, intersecting systems of oppression shape the experiences of lesbians in particular in this rural context. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and methods to collect the data. Semi-structured interviews were held with seven research participants. Five of the participants were the lesbian individuals aged between 18-50 years old, while the other two research participants were the two professionals from the local NGO working with the LGBTQI+ community in the Sekhukhune district. Initially, the interview schedule was a piloted with two community members who are necessarily lesbians to test the efficacy of the interview schedule and to refine the research approach. The findings of the study reveal that hate crimes against lesbians are prevalent in the Sekhukhune district with deeply adverse social and psychological effects on members of the lesbian community. The effects result in or lead to severe mental health challenges for members of the lesbian community. The findings further reveal that members of the lesbians faces marginalization, discrimination and isolation from other community members and live in constant fear of attacks, exacerbated by societal rejection and discrimination. The study also finds that intersecting identities significantly influence the types and severity of hate crimes experienced by lesbians in the Sekhukhune district, with individuals facing multiple forms of marginalization and discrimination at an alarming rate. Furthermore, it has been found that members of lesbian community face obstacles in reporting hate crimes to the South African Policy Service (SAPS) due to a lack of trust in law enforcement. They are further reluctant to report hate crimes committed against themselves as lesbians due to fear of victimization by the perpetrators. The study, however, found out that members of the lesbian community do not sit on their laurels but come up with own initiatives to mitigate the risks that they are exposed to as lesbians. These initiatives, among other things, include community connectedness, mainly through local initiatives, that plays a crucial role in mitigating some negative impacts of hate crimes against lesbian community. The value-add of this research study is that it contributes to the construction of new or existing body of knowledge on the LGBTQI+ by advocating for policy changes and wider community interventions to stop hate crimes against the LGBTQI+. The study calls for targeted strategies to respond to the distinct concerns of the LGBTQI+ individuals and work towards a more welcoming and understanding society so as to lessen negative stereotypes levelled against lesbian members. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32286 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32175 An exploration of crime combatting strategies in providing safety and security services with the city of Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Monama, Tseke Orphan This study was conducted in the City of Johannesburg at (JMPD and GFIS). The study involved 20 JMPD and 20 GFIS members. The respondents were categorised as top, middle management, commander, supervisory and operational level. The research aimed to explore the crime combatting strategies in providing safety and security services with the city of Johannesburg metropolitan police department. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire had open-ended questions (bringing a qualitative element) and closed-ended questions (bringing quantitative element). This study sought to answer the following research questions: • To identify the challenges that hinder effective municipal service delivery such as law enforcement by metropolitan police officers in the Inner City. • To examine the functions and authority needed by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department to effectively and efficiently combat crimes such property hijackings, illicit water and electricity connections, and land uses. • To explore legislative provisions for the establishment of Municipal Police Service. • To analyse resources and facilities to enable the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department to help in effective crime combating mandate. • To examine the fundamental factors that lead to inner-city property hijacking. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32175 2025-06-14T00:00:00Z