The status of governmental relations with reference to decentralisation of public safety and security
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2640202 |
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| Authors | Ernest Ababio, E P Ababio (North-West University, corresponding author), Tamsanqa Edgar Tengeni (North-West University) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2008-04-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1817-4434 • E-ISSN: 2415-2005 |
| Publisher | AOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.4102/td.v4i2.161 |
| OpenAlex | W2142096061 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
Two of the challenges facing South Africa are crime and victimisation. This article explores the effectiveness of governmental bodies in the whole-of-government approach to ensure accountability and oversight over safety and security. Significantly, the article highlights the prevalence of weaknesses in the decentralisation of safety and security powers and responsibilities. Recommendations are offered to help improve and bridge these gaps
Accountability · Business · Crime prevention · Decentralization · Environmental health · Fear of crime · Human security · Poison control · Political science · Public relations · Public security · Strengths and weaknesses · Victimisation · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Law · Legal Issues in South Africa · Medicine · Psychology · Public Administration
| Highly cited | No |
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