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

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An exploration of vetting investigation in the South African Police Service

Nkuna, Jacob Thabo (2020-03)

The research was conducted as a result of the researcher’s concern with the limited available literature on the topic and lack of awareness among SAPS members about the subject. The aim of the study was to explore vetting ...
An evaluation of security threats and vulnerabilities to a national key point : case study of Medupi Power Station

Thoka, Elias Motha (2021-02)

The theft of copper cable and working tools at Medupi Power Station is a serious concern. The aim of this study was to explore the occurrence of security threats and vulnerabilities at Medupi Power Stations as a National ...
An investigation into levels of service provided by private security officers at government printing works in Tshwane

Milubi, Tebogo Theophilus (2020-12-25)

Effective and satisfactory security service is critical to private security officers (PSOs) working in the private, state-owned and public sectors as it plays a pivotal role in improving organisational productivity and ...
An evaluation of the impact of the Non-ferrous Metals Crime Combating Committee on copper cable theft

Liebenberg, Andre Sarel (2020-11)

This study aims to evaluate the Non-Ferrous Metals Crime Combating Committee's impact on combating copper cable theft in South Africa. Data was collected via in-depth interviews with awaiting trial detainees charged with ...
An evaluation of physical surveillance in the investigation of robberies

Shinguto, Lahya Ndapandula (2021-01)

It was the objective of this research to determine how physical surveillance can be utilised in combating robberies, to find out whether city police utilise physical surveillance as an investigation tool in combating ...
The management of mentally ill detainees in the correctional system : a comparative study

Naidoo, Rishidevi (2021-01)

There are approximately 5 million mentally ill detainees across the globe and a further 1 million who suffer from a severe mental illness. Various research has shown that the prevalence of mental illness within the ...
An evaluation of contract and in-house security : a South African case study

Gwara, Nyeperayi (2021-03)

The existence of security breaches in most spheres of modern society has caused loss of property and life. Some of these losses are so big that they eventually cripple organisations they affect. There is a need for private ...
An evaluation of the practices and operations of community police forums in Tshwane

Mthiyane, Refilwe Cynthia (2021-03)

The purpose of the study is to evaluate practices and operations of Community Police Forums and their sub-structures in Tshwane. This includes various approaches that are used to implement and manage the operations of ...
Vetting as a technique to investigate employment fraud in the City of Johannesburg

Mahalefa, Andries (2020-01)

The research study covers the following topic “Vetting as a Technique to Investigate Employment Fraud in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan”. The researcher intends to evaluate the current procedures which are used in ...
An evaluation of the role of the first responding officers of the South African Police Service at the scene of an armed robbery in Hlanganani, Limpopo

Mokame, Motipe Ovadia (2020-01)

A First Responding Officer plays a significant role at the crime scene. Failure to handle the crime scene in accordance with official directives such as the South African Police Service National Instruction 1 of 2015 and ...
Perceptions and experiences of investigators in the SAPS regarding the application of polygraph in criminal investigations

Gumala, Manjula (2020-07-29)

In spite of the SAPS having a dedicated polygraph capacity since 1998, little research has been conducted with regard to the use of the polygraph in criminal investigations. Consequently, the aim of this research was to ...
Narrative accounts of the involvement of victims and perpetrators in mob-justice related incidents : a Limpopo case study

Mpuru, L. P. (2020-02)

Increasing incidents of mob justice have left a trail of murders that remain unsolved in the rural areas of South Africa. As such, little attention has been given to the experiences of victims and perpetrators involved in ...
A criminological exploration of female drug mules incarcerated in Kgoši Mampuru II and Johannesburg female correctional centres

Mnguni, Nokonwaba Zandile (2020-05)

The recognition of the role of females in drug trafficking was established more than 30 years ago and there are notable cases of women undertaking leading roles in this crime for almost 100 years. This phenomenon has gained ...
The growth and regulation of the private security industry in India and South Africa

Pillay, Krisandren (2020-01)

The lack of scientific research covering the factors contributing to the growth and regulation of the private security industry (PSI) in India and South Africa gave rise to the study. The study used qualitative research ...
An analysis of the importance of semen in investigation of rape cases at Venda (Thohoyandou)

Mulaudzi, Ratshilumela (2020-02-27)

The use of technology and science in the investigation of crime plays a major role in the resolution of complicated cases that cannot be solved by means of other available evidence during the prosecution of rape cases. The ...
An evaluation of money laundering investigation at the Financial and Asset Forfeiture Investigation Unit of the South African Police Service in Pretoria

Baloyi, Rhulani Portia (2020-02)

This study evaluated money laundering investigation conducted at the Financial and Asset Forfeiture Investigation (FAFI) Unit of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in Pretoria. Data were collected ...
Livestock theft : a criminological assessment and sample-specific profile of the perpetrators

Doorewaard, Cecili (2020-01)

This qualitative research and case study analysis resulted from the dearth of information on livestock theft and the livestock theft perpetrators. The purpose of this study was to explore, describe and explain the criminal ...
The value of modus operandi in fraud investigation : a short-term insurance industry perspective

Govender, Prabashnie (2018)

This study sought to examine the value of modus operandi (MO) information in the investigation of short-term insurance fraud. A comprehensive literature study was conducted concerning the dynamics of MO information in ...
An analysis of security measures implemented on commercial private game reserves in Limpopo

Herman, Dewald Gustav (2020-02-24)

South Africa presently experiences high levels of crime daily. Although crime is accepted as an everyday occurrence for its citizens, it affects the economy of the country. This study analysed security measures implemented ...
An evaluation of electronic surveillance as a covert technique in the investigation of organised crime

Chetty, Jessie Soobramoney (2019)

This research was initiated as a result of the ever-evolving sophistication of criminal syndicates in their perseverance of organised crime and their use of electronic covert methodologies. Based on the researcher’s extensive ...

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