METROPOLITAN POLICE ROLE IN THE CONTROL OF XENOPHOBIA RELATED CRIMES IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE CASE OF CITY OF TSHWANE
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of Tshwane Metropolitan Police
in prevention and control of xenophobic related crimes in Tshwane. Based on
simple random sampling approach, a semi-structured questionnaire was used to
collect primary data from the sample of fifty respondents who have once been
affected by xenophobia in South Africa. Data from the study was analyzed by the
use of SPSS tools. Overall Keiser-Meyer-Olkin (KM0 = 0.684) and Cronbach’s
Alpha coefficients of 0.075 and ≥0.06 obtained confirms measure of sampling
adequacy (MSA) and validity and reliability of the instrument. Results derived
from analysis of all the components of the instrument were presented and reported
simply by use of tables. Results from the study indicate that the majority of
respondents’ perceived attachment to culture (nationalism) as part of the historic
roots xenophobic violence in South Africa and methods and techniques used to
combat xenophobia were indeed not effective. Major challenges identified in
dealing with xenophobia include, availability of human and material resources but
lack of clear legislation was the highest impediment. While availability of enough
material resources and whether the Police follow the correct procedure had the
highest and least influence respectively.
Details
| Other ID | JA33UU23ZB |
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| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Publication Date | February 1, 2017 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 9 Issue: 1 |