Southern African Journal of Security

Aims & Scope

The Southern African Journal of Security (SAJS) is a publication to fill the need for new research information. It provides an outlet for innovative approaches and methodologies in security studies. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles and papers that report on and analyse the latest research and innovation in this broad field. The area of Security Studies in this respect entails private and public security and aspects related to criminal justice. Research in these areas will not be limited to the South African experience; rather it will be extended to the rest of the African continent and the global arena. The range of problems in the security field is too diverse to be viewed solely through the prism of a singular lens. Therefore, the Southern African Journal of Security will adopt a multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary (MIT) approach or focus to circumvent this challenge or limitation. Over time, the field of security has morphed in many aspects. The term ‘security’ has expanded to include aspects such as crime prevention and investigation, forensic science, secure transfer of suspects and inmates, security technology, risk management or loss prevention, fire, fraud, invasion of privacy, intelligence gathering, theft, unlawful entry, cybersecurity and a host of other legal issues. Significantly, this study area contributes to maintaining peace, order, and development, as there can never be development without peace and stability. In this respect, the Security and Intelligence area will be embraced so that research on vexing questions of insurgence, cross-border crimes, terrorism, unrests and religious/political extremism is encouraged. A point is therefore emphatically made that the transdisciplinary nature of the field of security studies is commensurate with the conservative notion that would require it to fit into the traditional structure of academic departments of most universities. In summary, the journal seeks to address broader societal issues of importance to law, safety, and security of citizens, and criminal justice-related topics. The journal pursues articles defining and reflecting the various security aspects and encourages researchers to generate innovative scientific contributions to the knowledge economy. The Southern African Journal of Security publishes reviews and commentaries on essential books or current issues and covers informative aspects like editorials, topical reviews, book reviews, and scholarly correspondence. The Southern African Journal of Security is premised on the following niche areas stipulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training. These include: Knowledge generation and human capital development in response to the needs of South Africa and the African continent. (New knowledge contextualized in SA and Africa: Human capital development contextualized to SA and Africa). The promotion of democracy, human rights, and responsible citizenship. (Promotion of democracy: Human rights; Responsible citizenship.)

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