By: Ivor Chipkin Professional Professor, GIBS, University of Pretoria
After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken to bring the South African Police Service under civilian control and to create a service responsive to calls for assistance from the public.
During the apartheid period, South Africa’s police worked to preserve the political order and pursue political opponents. It did not focus on dealing with crime. This is why the achievements of the 1990s are so important. For the first time, black South Africans could call upon officers to respond to personal…
San People: The San people, also known as Bushmen, are one of the oldest
indigenous groups in Southern Africa, known for their rock art and traditional hunting skills.

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Fun South African Fact: The aboriginal people of South Africa are the San and the Khoi.
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Fun South African Fact: The Union Buildings in Pretoria house the President’s official offices. The site is worth a visit to marvel at a larger-than-life statue of Nelson Mandela as well as the immaculate gardens and grounds.