Research Articles (Political Studies and Governance)

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    The coming revolution: Julius Malema and the fight for economic freedom, Floyd Shivambu (Ed.): book review
    (Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2015) Neethling, Theo
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    Eight days in September: The removal of Thabo Mbeki, Frank Chikane: book review
    (Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06) Neethling, Theo
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    Pik Botha and his times, Theresa Papenfus: book review
    (Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2011-06) Neethling, Theo
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    Piracy on the African east coast: a political science perspective
    (Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2010-09) Neethling, Theo
    Growing activities of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Horn of Africa have increasingly threatened maritime security on the African east coast. The severity of the crisis has compelled the international community to actively pursue solutions to the problem. In this context a variety of state and non-state actors have become involved and concerned with the problems and challenges that confront(ed) relevant role-players as it became evident that the manifestation of piracy is a multifaceted phenomenon. There are longer-term strategic implications, but also short-term practical or tactical issues to be addressed. The phenomenon of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Horn of Africa is of special academic interest to the discipline of Political Science. Through assessment, interpretation, appraisal, and ascribing meaning to developments and events from different subdisciplinary angles, this article endeavours to provide a political science perspective on the phenomenon of maritime piracy on the African east coast.
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    The SANDF as an instrument for peacekeeping in Africa: a critical analysis of three main challenges
    (Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2011) Neethling, Theo
    Under former President Thabo Mbeki South Africa started to play a salient leadership role in Africa and this role continues under President Jacob Zuma. In this context the SANDF has been and is still expected to be militarily geared for a peace support role. However, political functionaries, military analysts and scholars increasingly pose serious and critical questions with regard to “readiness” in the SANDF and whether the SANDF is still geared to serve purposefully, meaningfully and functionally as an instrument of foreign policy implementation – specifically with regard to involvement in peacekeeping operations. This article examines and analyses three areas of critical importance to the role of the SANDF in bringing peace and stability on the African continent, namely the strategic and financial management of the SANDF; force design and configuration; and the human resources situation. In view of this, it is pondered whether the SANDF is still ready and geared to play its role in peacekeeping operations, and whether public and scholarly criticism directed at the functionality of the SANDF is indeed substantiated and justified.