Civil control over security institutions in South Africa: suggestions for the future and notes on replicating the experience in Africa

Discusses the issue relating to the institutionalization of civilian oversight of the security institutions in a country such as South Africa that is changing from authoritarianism to democracy.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-07-01
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32867732
Primary Topic
Legal Issues in South Africa
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Civil control over security institutions in South Africa: suggestions for the future and notes on replicating the experience in Africa

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Legal Issues in South Africa
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Civil control over security institutions in South Africa: suggestions for the future and notes on replicating the experience in Africa

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Abstract

Discusses the issue relating to the institutionalization of civilian oversight of the security institutions in a country such as South Africa that is changing from authoritarianism to democracy.

Human Science Research Council SA
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
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Legal Issues in South Africa
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