| ID | 111539 |
| Title Proper | Eight steps to improve counter-terrorism measures in South Africa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Solomon, Hussein |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In recent years, South Africa has come to be used by international terrorists as a safe house, for paramilitary training purposes, as a base from which to plan attacks on other countries and as a conduit for financial transactions. South Africa's own counter-terrorism initiatives have been labelled 'reactive' by analysts. Indeed, the existing counter-terrorism regime suffers from a lack of political will to issues of corruption and ineptitude bedevilling the security apparatus of the state. However, using lessons learned from other countries, Pretoria can yet turn the tide against international terrorism by adopting more pro-active measures and by undertaking steps aimed at the depoliticisation and decriminalisation of the security forces. |
| `In' analytical Note | African Security Review Vol. 21, No.1; Mar 2012: p.31-41 |
| Journal Source | African Security Review Vol. 21, No.1; Mar 2012: p.31-41 |
| Key Words | Counter - Terrorism ; Al - Qaeda ; Al - Shabaab ; Radicalisation ; 2010 FIFA World Cup Intelligence |