South Africa is facing a deepening crisis of lawlessness, with recent violent incidents highlighting a troubling trend of citizens resorting to destruction and criminality to voice grievances. Experts warn that systemic failures in governance, justice, and social structures have created an environment where violence is increasingly seen as an effective—or necessary—means of protest.

South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, has been officially reprimanded for reported comments he made against Israel and in support of Palestine during a recent visit to Iran.