Effectiveness of Public Order Police Strategies in Curbing Common Acts of Violence During Service Delivery Protests

Madima, Khethiwe; Rakubu, Kholofelo; Tirivangasi, Happy Mathew

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-68127-2_194-1

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“…According to the SAPS guidelines, the use of force must be lawful, necessary, and proportional, with the goal of restoring order rather than causing harm. However, there have been numerous reports of injuries caused by police during protests, raising concerns about whether these guidelines are being followed or not (Madima, Rakhubu, & Tirivangasi, 2022;Richardson et al, 2022). Police data related to a 2013 protest outside Johannesburg, indicated that 1 100 rubber rounds were fired (Bruce, 2016).…”

Section: Use Of Less-lethal Weapons By the South African Police Servicementioning

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Protests and use of rubber bullets in South Africa: Unspoken pain and trauma of eye injuries

Langa,

Bruce,

Kirsten

et al. 2024

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Introduction: The article examines the experiences of protesters and bystanders who have sustained eye injuries from rubber bullets fired by the police. Use of rubber bullets by police officers during public protests is officially regulated, but there is insufficient documentation about the nature of fatal and non-fatal injuries linked to rubber bullet use during protests in South Africa. Methods: This article presented three case studies based on data gathered from student protests, community protests, and media reports. Through the analysis of these sources, the article presents the personal stories of individuals who have experienced eye injuries, detailing how the incidents occurred and the subsequent impact on their lives. It also examines the accessibility of medical, psychological, and legal services available to victims in addressing the consequences of these injuries. Results: The cases studies illustrate that rubber bullets were used frequently and often without due caution by police officers during the events examined. The use of rubber bullets was linked to numerous eye injuries, resulting in lasting psychological and physical consequences for those affected. Discussion: The article concludes that rubber bullet-related eye injuries during protests are disturbingly common in South Africa. Consequently, there is an urgent need to provide essential services and support to those who suffer from these life-altering incidents

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Section: Use Of Less-lethal Weapons By the South African Police Servicementioning

confidence: 99%

Protests and use of rubber bullets in South Africa: Unspoken pain and trauma of eye injuries

Langa,

Bruce,

Kirsten

et al. 2024

torture

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Effectiveness of Public Order Police Strategies in Curbing Common Acts of Violence During Service Delivery Protests

Cited by 1 publication

References 8 publications

Protests and use of rubber bullets in South Africa: Unspoken pain and trauma of eye injuries

Protests and use of rubber bullets in South Africa: Unspoken pain and trauma of eye injuries

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