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Treating #PoliceCorruption as an investigative problem misses the point. Corrupt cops often operate in networks that evade complaint-driven systems. Police heads must ensure internal accountability, intelligence-led investigations and disciplinary action. ISS Today #SouthAfrica crimehub.org/iss-today/natio…

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆? 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 South Africa’s experience of state capture showed the devastating consequences of failing to detect corruption before it becomes entrenched. The ISS has developed the Anti-Corruption Tracker Information System (ACTis), an innovative tool that combines AI with human analysis to identify early warning signs of systemic corruption and state capture. Join a webinar hosted by National Treasury's Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC), where ISS researchers will be part of a discussion on how ACTis can help government identify risks, strengthen accountability and shift from reactive investigations to proactive prevention. 📅 Friday 6 November 2026 ⏰ 15:15 (GMT+2) 📍 Online via Microsoft Teams Register now: gtac.gov.za/events/can-south…

The greatest political violence risks may not end when voting closes. As results are announced, coalitions negotiated and new municipal councils formed, competition over political office could create further flashpoints. ISS warns that election security planning must extend beyond polling day to protect those involved in council formation. Explore the full risk assessment and recommendations in Killing for Office. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #LocalGovernment #PoliticalViolence @HannsSeidelSA

Between ballots: breaking corruption cycles in SA municipalities Municipal corruption is a self-reinforcing system, so accountability is needed on an ongoing basis, not just before elections. crimehub.org/iss-today/betwe…

HAPPY NOVEMBER FROM CRIME HUB! A new month, a fresh start, and another opportunity to stay alert and keep our community safe. Let's look out for one another, stay informed and remember: See something suspicious? Report it! Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful and blessed November! Stay alert. Stay safe. Stay connected. #CrimeHub #HappyNovember #CommunitySafety #StaySafe

After a quieter August and September, anti-migrant mobilisation escalated again in October. The ISS monitor recorded 21 foreigner-related events during October, 15 of them violent. With 510 soldiers deployed in KwaZulu-Natal to support police, what does this changing security environment mean for the election period? Read the ISS risk and trend analysis. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #PublicSafety #ElectionSecurity @HannsSeidelSA

Can #AI help South Africa move from reacting to #corruption to preventing it? Join SA Treasury's GTAC’s 6 Nov webinar, where ISS researchers will show how the new ACTis tracker identifies patterns of systemic corruption, helping authorities intervene before damage is done gtac.gov.za/events/can-south…

Political killings and mob justice account for 57 of 64 recorded deaths. Between May and October 2026, the ISS Protest and Public Violence Monitor captured 621 incidents, of which 227 were violent. The data reveal an important distinction between public protests, political attacks and other forms of violence. Explore the trends behind the statistics. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #PublicViolence #CrimeData @HannsSeidelSA

ISS has developed an innovative AI-powered system that detects warning signs of #corruption before state institutions are compromised. Join SA Treasury's GTAC 6 November webinar to hear how emerging technologies like ISS’ ACTis tracker can support integrity in public institutions gtac.gov.za/events/can-south…

26 fatal attacks. Publicly reported arrests or charges in only four cases. With 34 deaths recorded in suspected political attacks between May and October, questions about investigation and accountability are becoming increasingly urgent. ISS Crime Hub examines the cases, the available evidence and the actions needed to strengthen accountability. Read the full fact sheet. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #CriminalJustice #PoliticalViolence @HannsSeidelSA

Political violence is no longer limited to attacks on individuals. October saw fatal attacks on groups in Katlehong and Umgababa, alongside a shooting that wounded five people at an anti-immigration gathering in Dunoon. ISS warns that attacks on groups create additional risks of retaliation and escalation. Understand the changing patterns in Killing for Office. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #PoliticalKillings #PublicSafety @HannsSeidelSA

Protecting voting stations alone will not prevent political killings. At least 24 of the 26 fatal attacks recorded by ISS involved firearms. Eleven occurred at or near victims' homes. Candidates, campaigners and party agents face risks far beyond the ballot box. Read the evidence and ISS recommendations for election security. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #ElectionSecurity #ViolencePrevention @HannsSeidelSA

Two provinces account for 56% of recorded political deaths. KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 10 deaths and Gauteng nine. But fatal attacks have now been documented across seven provinces. Which municipalities face the greatest risks ahead of voting day? Explore the hotspot analysis and nine provincial maps. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #ElectionViolence #SouthAfrica @HannsSeidelSA

Political killings are affecting South Africa's political spectrum. Of 34 recorded deaths, 15 victims were affiliated with the ANC, four with the IFP and three with the DA. Victims span nine political, civic and traditional-leadership affiliations. The perpetrators' affiliations remain unknown in almost every case. See the full breakdown in ISS Crime Hub's latest fact sheet. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #PoliticalViolence #LocalElections2026 @HannsSeidelSA

The timing of political killings tells a troubling story. ISS analysis identifies three distinct waves coinciding with voter registration, candidate selection and the final election campaign. The week of 12 October was the deadliest, with eight recorded political deaths. Explore the timeline and the risks ahead. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #ElectionSecurity #SouthAfrica @HannsSeidelSA

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34 deaths. 26 attacks. One election. Political killings now account for 53% of deaths recorded by the ISS Protest and Public Violence Monitor between May and October 2026. With South Africa's local elections approaching, who is most at risk, and where? Explore the new ISS Crime Hub fact sheet, Killing for Office. crimehub.org/analysis/fact-s… #CrimeHub #LocalElections2026 #PoliticalViolence @HannsSeidelSA

SA elections: young South Africans aren’t apathetic – they are alienated Ahead of SA’s 4 November local elections, ISS research in Ekurhuleni and eThekwini reveals deep alienation among young people who feel ignored by politicians and local government. Yet this disengagement doesn’t mean withdrawal from public life. Youth still volunteer in community policing, healthcare and other initiatives. But their frustration enables exploitation by movements like March and March, who redirect their anger towards foreign nationals. Across many democracies, alienated young people are turning to those who offer someone to blame. SA must avoid deepening this trend. Young people need to be heard and included in decisions affecting them – not merely courted before elections. ISS Today by Thandi van Heyningen crimehub.org/iss-today/sa-el…

In many democracies, alienated youth turn to political parties offering someone to blame. In South Africa, anti-migrant groups like #MarchandMarch tap into youth frustration. But #election promises won’t be enough – councillors must hear young people and draw them into solutions. ISS Today crimehub.org/iss-today/sa-el…

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