Geographically, South Africa is a large country which is home to 58 million people. This population is broken up into vast numbers of demographically diverse populations spread over a wide area – urban, semi-urban, and rural. As such, there represents a huge potential for inter- and intra-community conflict. In addition to this potential is the potential for conflict between
...Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies
Managing Community Conflict
Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies Subjects in All Higher Education Curricula– Is This Too Idealistic in its Scope?
The racial and political overtones inherent in South Africa, based on its history, make the country an unpredictable place that demands unique approaches towards conflict resolution and the management of an ongoing stable society. While many variables need to be considered, education plays a vital role in promoting and mitigating conflict, as well as
...Restorative Justice, Truth Commissions and The Luxury of Hindsight
There have been multiple criticisms of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The concept of restorative justice is considered as the base of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the manner in which it is reflexive in nature has the ability to be the agency of change. When looking at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the agency of
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