• An evaluation of policing participation of communities in informal settlements in Mamelodi, Gauteng 

  Tuge, Michael Molefe (2024-10-28)

  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the participation of informal settlements residents in sector policing in Mamelodi East, situated in the CoT, this was used as the guiding study aim. Whereas, the objectives of ...
• Evaluation of handwriting as individualisation technique in fraudulent insurance claim 

  Lelosa, Mosuwa Abel (2019-01)

  The aim of this research is to evaluate handwriting as an individualisation technique in the investigation of fraudulent insurance claims by investigators in their daily investigation duties. It further shares with and ...
• An appraisal of the preliminary investigation at the burglary scene by first responders of Witbank cluster visible policing 

  Phahlane, Seraki Ruben (2023-09-22)

  This study seeks to explore and evaluate the manner in which the members of Visible Policing placed at the CSC of the SAPS as first responders to the crime scene understand the importance of conducting preliminary investigation ...
• The value of documentation as a source of financial intelligence in money laundering investigations 

  Jansen van Vuuren, Johannes Petrus (2023-01)

  This study explored the value of identifying and analysing documents during search and seizure operations, as a source of financial intelligence, in the investigation of money laundering. Data was collected through ...
• A critical analysis of the effectiveness of MPD training in South Africa 

  Tshabalala, Leonard (2024-02-26)

  This study sought to critically explore and analyse the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of the current Military Police Division (MPD) training initiatives or curriculum on the practical workplace skills and experience of ...
• The policing, transnational crime and techno-securitisation nexus at the O.R Tambo International Airport : dynamics and challenges 

  Matlala, Mpho Mark (2024-02-29)

  This study interrogates the policing of borders, borderlines and entry ports, with specific reference to the use of technologies in combating transnational crime at South Africa’s largest international airport. This is why ...
• Exploring policing strategies in response to violence against women and girls in Johannesburg 

  van Niekerk, Maria Teresa (2024-02)

  This study aims to explore policing strategies in response to violence against women and girls in South Africa. Data was collected by conducting in-depth interviews with South African Police Service members from the ...
• An evaluation of the investigation procedures in Eskom into incidents of sexual harrassment 

  Aiken, Etrecia (2013-02-08)

  This research is an evaluation of the investigation procedures in Eskom into incidents of sexual harassment. Eskom has introduced a sexual harassment procedure to deal with incidents of sexual harassment that may occur ...
• An explorative study of electricity theft in Limpopo Province 

  Masango, Kate Iketsi (2024-02)

  Electricity theft has reached the proportions of a national security threat in the country, with ongoing incalculable losses to the economy and society as a whole. Similar to other crimes, the law of evidence and other ...
• Evaluating the prevalence of police corruption and non-adherence to preventive measures in the Northern Cape 

  Matakalatse, Ramothudi Petrus (2024-05-26)

  The challenge of tackling corruption in the South African Police Service (SAPS) is a concern to many South Africans. Given the widespread occurrence of high-profile police corruption scandals, the community trust in this ...
• Critical analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid evidence during rape investigation in the selected local municipalities of Northern Cape province, South Africa 

  Zondi, Joseph Wanda (2024-03)

  Forensic evidence such as DNA has become a crucial tool in criminal investigation, particularly in rape cases. The analysis of DNA evidence can provide important information that can help identify a suspect, link a suspect ...
• An assessment of the processing of crime scenes by detectives in informal settlements in Gauteng 

  Prins, George Anthony (2024-02-25)

  A criminal investigation begins with the processing of the crime scene, which has to be properly protected against any form of contamination to the evidence. The success of a criminal investigation depends on its proper ...
• Individualisation of glass in motor vehicle accidents 

  Van der Linden, Charlize (2010-08)

  The intention with this research is to determine how physical matching of glass can be used as individualization technique in hit-and-run incidents by South African Police Service investigators, forensic analysts and ...
• Exploring the detection of cartels for investigation purposes 

  Tshabalala, Thembekile Priscilla (2019-01)

  This research explores the methods for detection of cartels for investigation purposes. Cartels involve an agreement of concerted practice between two or more competitors who engage in fixing prices and/or trading conditions, ...
• An exploration of Johannesburg metropolitan police killings 

  Maphaka, Maseeng Patricia (2023-12)

  The work of metropolitan police officers is fraught with numerous on-the-job risks and accidents while responding to emergencies or performing potentially dangerous tasks. It is against this backdrop that the aim of this ...
• An analysis of the alignment between the South African Police Service strategic plan and the basic training learning programme 

  Bierman, Stephanus Jansen (2023-01-27)

  The aim of the study was to analyze the alignment of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Basic Training Learning Programme and the SAPS strategic plan as it plays an important role in the development of newly ...
• The significance of blood spatter analysis to reconstruct murder scenes 

  Sontundu, Solethu Shepherd (2021-11-15)

  Crime scenes will always be a critical source of information in any investigated criminal incident. It is where most clues or evidence about a criminal activity are found. The police are mandated to preserve and investigate ...
• Exploring the value of identification parades to identify violent crime suspects in Namibia 

  Haipinge, Lameka (2022-11-06)

  Violent crime is a serious concern in the Ohangwena Region and has a negative impact on many lives. The fear of violent crime, the loss of life and the socioeconomic impact of such crimes may create the impression that the ...
• Exploring investigative challenges of fraud cases by the general detectives in the Eastern Cape province 

  Zenani, Pumeza (2023-06)

  This study reports on the exploration of investigative challenges of fraud cases by the General Detectives in the Eastern Cape Province. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive phenomenological research design to ...
• A critical assessment on strategies to detect and combat systemic corruption in the Namibian Police Force 

  Masake, Pilisano Harris (2023-06)

  Systemic corruption presupposes the commission of corrupt practices in an organised manner, at a scale and intensity, that is unparallel to other types of corruption. The assumption is that the deficiency in regulatory ...

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