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Theses and Dissertations (Criminology and Security Science): Recent submissions

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An assessment of vulnerabilities to mitigate the leakage of Grade 12 examination question papers : case study of Mbombela Municipality in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Molepo, Foletsi Jan (2024-02-23)

Examinee impersonation at exam centres, bribery, and the unlawful purchase and sale of Grade 12 exam papers to minors are among the main issues that the government and interested parties are concerned about. This study ...
An exploration of the management of murder crime scenes by first police responders in Gauteng province

Sechabe, Maimele Piet (2024-01)

This qualitative study intends to explore the actions of the first police responder’s management at murder crime scene in the Gauteng province, South Africa. Crime scene investigation is an important tool in the criminal ...
Housebreaking in Crystal Park Extension 32 : a victim risk perspective

Malebati, Ditshele Joseph (2024-02)

This research explored the phenomenon of housebreaking at Crystal Park Extension 32 from a victim risk perspective. Crystal Park Extension 32 area was developed more than 12 years ago and it is located on the eastern side ...
A criminological investigation of learner-on-educator violence in three basic education districts in the City of Tshwane, South Africa

Kganya, Huma Emily (2024-02-27)

Learner-on-educator violence has become a significant and escalating concern within the educational landscape, particularly in public secondary schools. This phenomenon not only disrupts the teaching environment but also ...
An examination of security measures for the prevention of cash-in-transit robberies in South Africa: a case study of Gauteng

Sambo, Abednigo Molahleki (2023-12)

The cash-in-transit (CIT) heist robberies are orchestrated at alarming rates in the Gauteng Province and the country in general. The purpose of this study is to examine the security measures aimed at preventing these kinds ...
An evaluation of the implementation of National Instruction 3/2008 during the investigation of rape : a case study at Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape

Kayster, Ricardo (2023-02)

The South African Police Service has issued protocol and guidelines in relation to the content of the sexual offence statement checklist. These guidelines are attached as Annexure E to National Instruction 3/2008: Sexual ...
An exploration of social grant fraud in the Kgobokwane Village of Limpopo, South Africa

Mogoane, Unita Mmatladi (2023-07-14)

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides social grants to millions of vulnerable and impoverished members of society. Social grants are the government's response to poverty, as unemployment and poverty are ...
Exploring underutilisation of local criminal record centre for fingerprints investigation in Secunda

Tambani, Collen (2021-10-14)

The responsibility of the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) in the South African Police Service (SAPS) is to provide evidence in court by means of fingerprints obtained from the crime scene. When the LCRC is not utilised ...
An evaluation of first responder police performance in a housebreaking crime scene at Honeydew policing area

Lesese, Mabareki Glensinah (2023-02)

Unsolved housebreaking cases in South Africa are a major concern. This raises a question about first responder police performance in housebreaking crime scenes. This study evaluated the first responder police performance ...
An evaluation of Tshwane metro police department's crime prevention role in protecting the assets of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

Mdluli, Jan Vusumuzi (2023-09-22)

Traffic policing, enforcement of the city’s by-laws, and preventing and combating crime in cooperation with the South African Police Service (SAPS) stand at the forefront of the Municipal Police Service (MPS) main mandate. ...
A critical analysis of the format to obtain cell phone records in terms of Section 205 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977

Makuwa, Putiki Daniel (2021-09-26)

In this study, the researcher critically analyses the format to obtain cell phone records in terms of Section 205 of the Criminal Procedure Act (No. 51 of 1977). The format to obtain cell phone records plays a vital role ...
Methods to develop latent print on human skin during forensic investigations

Matlala, Simon Marumo (2012-09)
The use of informers as a technique during corporate investigations

Nkuna, Mphiroane Enos (2019-01-24)

The researcher discovered that most investigators at Anglo Platinum Mining and Process sites do not have real informers who can assist them during their investigation of crime. They are making use of so-called ‘field ...
A critical discussion of the investigation process of identity theft within a corporate environment

Naude, Charl Johannes (2019-01-30)

The researcher's goal in this research was to identify a need on how the investigation process of identity theft should be performed within a corporate environment. The researcher noticed the dramatic increase in cases of ...
An evaluation on the management of cash-in-transit robbery bombing crime scenes in Limpopo province

Bogopa, Thabang Joy (2023-07-19)

The increase in violent and deadly cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies in South Africa since 2020 has become a serious concern. The magnitude and intensity of this type of crime has caused incalculable implications in society, ...
An evaluation of the value of preliminary investigation in insurance loss adjusting

Blignaut, Adene (2023-02-28)

The aim of this research is to evaluate the degree to which the loss adjusters are engaging in preliminary investigation in insurance loss adjusting at TIH. The preliminary investigative phase is regarded as the cornerstone ...
An exploration of radioactive sources security awareness : a case study of five healthcare facilities in Gauteng, South Africa

Maleka, Mafihla Johannes (2023-01-31)

The purpose of the research was to explore the level of knowledge regarding radioactive source security that is present among security personnel at healthcare facilities located in the province of Gauteng in South Africa. ...
The roles and responsibilities of the safety and security industry during protest action in Tshwane, Gauteng

Maboa, Raboya (2022-01-31)

The purpose of this study was to analyse the roles and responsibilities of the safety and security industry during protest action in Tshwane, Gauteng. These roles and responsibilities include that of Private security ...
Analysis of private security companies compliance to the private security industry’s regulatory framework in Gauteng, South Africa

Ngulube, Lesiba Sewini Johannes (2022-11)

This study analysed the private security companies’ (PSCs) compliance to the private security industry (PSI) regulatory framework or the lack thereof, in the province of Gauteng, South Africa. The overarching rationale for ...
An exploration of the impact of corruption on service delivery in the Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng

Melane, Zakhele Thomas (2023-02)

This study was conducted as a result of the various media reports and complaints from the Emfuleni Local Municipality residents on the impact of corruption on service delivery in the Emfuleni local municipality. The ...

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