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The status of governmental relations with reference to decentralisation of public safety and security

Author(s) -

E.P. Ababio,

Tamsanqa Edgar Tengeni

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

the journal for transdisciplinary research in southern africa

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2415-2005

pISSN - 1817-4434

DOI - 10.4102/td.v4i2.161

Subject(s) - decentralization , accountability , public administration , victimisation , government (linguistics) , political science , crime prevention , human security , public security , strengths and weaknesses , fear of crime , public relations , bridge (graph theory) , business , poison control , human factors and ergonomics , environmental health , law , medicine , psychology , social psychology , linguistics , philosophy

Two of the challenges facing South Africa are crime and victimisation. This article explores the effectiveness of governmental bodies in the whole-of-government approach to ensure accountability and oversight over safety and security. Significantly, the article highlights the prevalence of weaknesses in the decentralisation of safety and security powers and responsibilities. Recommendations are offered to help improve and bridge these gaps

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