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The value of modus operandi as a technique to identify rape suspects

Tshehla, Sinkie Mathinthane (2020-10)

This qualitative research sought to determine the value of modus operandi when identifying the offender of rape cases. Women in general more especially in rural areas are prey to rape because of the geographical setup. The ...

Closed-circuit television as identification technique in gang murder investigations

Shilaluke, Mimbord (2020-09-28)

The aim of this research was to critically discuss the value of Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) as identification technique in gang murder investigations, with the assistance of investigating officers from four Police ...

The value of offender profiling in credit card fraud

Shikwambane, Des (2021-09-06)

The use of credit cards is prevalent in modern day society and credit card fraud has kept on growing in recent years. Financial losses owing to fraud affect not only merchants and banks (for example, repayments), but also ...

The policing of illegal mining in Gauteng

Lebitso, Beauty Thabisile (2021-10)

The aim of this study was to explore how the South African Police Service (SAPS) deal with illegal mining activities in Gauteng. The rising unemployment rate in South Africa and economic uncertainties in the neighbouring ...

An analysis of the implementation of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 in Ekurhuleni

Rakgalakane, Ditabeng Michael (2021-01-29)

This study analyses the implementation of Firearms Control Act (FCA) 60 of 2000 in Ekurhuleni. The FCA 60 of 2000 regulates and manages the application for ownership, sale, possession, and usage of firearms in the Republic ...

An evaluation of the implementation of the South African Police Service’s partnership guidelines

Pillay, Jenny (2021-09)

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is using the SAPS Guidelines for the Establishment of Crime Prevention Partnerships to guide the implementation of crime prevention partners. The SAPS has a mandate to prevent crime ...

An assessment of methods applied to gather exhibits of deoxyribonucleic acid value in rape cases : a case study of Galeshewe

Zondi, Joseph Wanda (2021-04)

A number of critiques harmoniously claim that rape is the most heinous crime against humanity. It is a criminal offence that causes fear among community members. Its negative impacts limit the freedom of movement for most ...

The importance of the rape victim statement in the investigation of stranger rape

Manqoyi, Zingisa Dorothy (2021-08)

In this research, the victim’s statement was evaluated to determine what that entails, in the context of the investigation of stranger rape. The question addressed, was: What are the most important aspects to capture, when ...

Exploring police-community relations in Marikana

Mdawo, Maureen Maadintsi (2021-05)

Following the Marikana massacre, the researcher conducted a research titled “Exploring police-community relations in Marikana”. The aim of the research was to determine the impact of the Marikana massacre on police-community ...

The value of crime mapping in crime prevention

Matsaung, Pieter Mantjie (2019-01-22)

The aim of this study was to obtain information about the value of crime mapping in crime prevention. The SAPS uses crime mapping to manage and prevent crime effectively. A qualitative research design approach was used to ...

An analysis of information in South African electronic newspaper articles on cash-in-transit robberies as a source of intelligence

Nemutshili, Tshianzi (2021-01)

The escalating number of cash-in-transit robberies in South Africa is of major concern and this requires information in South African electronic newspaper articles as a source of intelligence. The aim of this study is to ...

A legal analysis of the study of the scientific evidence of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Harry, Lionel David (2020-10-08)

This study analyses how DNA evidence can be distorted by the behaviour of criminal investigators and role-players within the Criminal Justice System (CJS). This has a negative impact on justice resulting in further ...

An evaluation of the South African Police Service’s moral right to hold power in the Mankweng area

Malatji, Raesetja Martha (2021-01)

Contemporary policing in South Africa is similarly beset by some glaring fault lines that are branded by high levels of criminality, power abuses and misconduct within the police ranks. Though it is difficult to quantify ...

An exploration of the representation of women in the South African Police Service operations in Tshwane

Matsepe, Martha Mapakeng (2020-01)

It has been claimed that since the dawn of democracy, there have been remarkable strides which were made to deal with the inequalities and disparities of the previous years. Former South African Police was reformed into a ...

An analysis of the prevention of police brutality in the Western Cape

Rushton, William (2019-02)

South Africa has been synonymous with police brutality for many years. This stigma remains till this day. The South African Police Service and the Government has tried in vain to change the image of the South African Police ...

An exploration of the relevance of a doctorate degree in the South African Police Service

Makgopa, Lazarus (2019)

The primary aim of this study was to explore the relevance that serving and former SAPS members who hold an academic doctorate degree attach to such a degree in the SAPS occupational environment. From a qualitative standpoint, ...

An explorative study of the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 by the South African Police Service

Van Niekerk, Teresa (2017-11)

In this study, the research problem sought to explore the degree of implementation of the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The Domestic Violence Act clearly stipulates ...

A strategic focus on the implementation of the National Liquor Act 59 of 2003 in South Africa

Manamela, Matsidinkane Solomon (2019-01)

The aim of this study is to determine a strategic focus for the implementation of the National Liquor Act 59 of 2003 in South Africa. There are several shortcomings in the implementation of the Act at national and provincial ...

An exploration of the design of job descriptions in the South African Police Service

Smit, Lindie (2019-01)

The research entailed an exploration of the design of job descriptions (JDs) in the South African Police Service (SAPS). A JD represents an official document that defines general duties, tasks, and related job responsibilities. ...

A critical analysis of the investigative capacity of general detectives in handling fraud cases

Motsepe, Lesiba Lolly (2019-02)

This study investigates the question of investigative capacity of South African Police Service general detectives at the local station level with regard to fraud investigation. The research presented in this thesis is ...

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