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Restorative justice

Inside the mind of a monster — understanding the psychology of child abusers

South Africa

Inside the mind of a monster — understanding the psychology of child abusers

By Kristin Engel and Lerato Mutsila

Graaff-Reinet’s name may still change because process has ‘not been finalised’

South Africa

Graaff-Reinet’s name may still change because process has ‘not been finalised’

By Estelle Ellis

Zimbabwe on right side of history as it prepares to abolish the death penalty

South Africa

Zimbabwe on right side of history as it prepares to abolish the death penalty

By Lucia Masuka

Peace Dialogues help to mend Alexandra’s broken community

South Africa

Peace Dialogues help to mend Alexandra’s broken community

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Restorative justice in South Africa could benefit both victims and perpetrators of violence

South Africa

Restorative justice in South Africa could benefit both victims and perpetrators of violence

By Anna Southwell

South Africa

Corporal punishment ban in SA schools, more than two decades later: More needs to be done

By Gertrude Quan, Isabel Magaya and Mila Harding

Violent crime is soaring in South Africa and retribution isn’t working – it’s time for restorative justice

South Africa

Violent crime is soaring in South Africa and retribution isn’t working – it’s time for restorative justice

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Meeting murderers: Tormented by my father’s killing, my quest for answers begins

South Africa

Meeting murderers: Tormented by my father’s killing, my quest for answers begins

By Liz McGregor

A ‘torturous’ journey to the heart of her father’s killing: Some hope but few consoling answers

South Africa

A ‘torturous’ journey to the heart of her father’s killing: Some hope but few consoling answers

By Rebecca Davis

Restorative justice can help us deal with the aftermath of the looting: Is an amnesty appropriate?

South Africa

Restorative justice can help us deal with the aftermath of the looting: Is an amnesty appropriate?

By Mike Batley and Anneke Scheepers

Why the release of 19,000 prisoners is a good thing

South Africa

Why the release of 19,000 prisoners is a good thing

By Mike Batley

Restorative justice and plea bargaining can help us deal with State Capture cases

South Africa

Restorative justice and plea bargaining can help us deal with State Capture cases

By Mike Batley