The right to feel safe is also a public health matter
South Africans are once again engaged in heated debates about crime, migration, xenophobia, vigilantism and social disorder. The arguments are often framed in political... Read more.
SA needs to shift from an ‘age of accountability’ to ‘accountability now’
South Africans are hearing a great deal lately about us finally being in “the age of accountability”. The phrase appears constantly in headlines, political commentary... Read more.
When compliance becomes surveillance
I recently had one of those interactions with an institution of the state that has earned back my respect in recent years, but it left me wondering whether anyone... Read more.
In cities, health and safety are two sides of the same coin
By 2050, nearly seven out of every 10 people on earth will live in cities. That statistic is usually presented as an economic opportunity. It should also be read... Read more.
