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Enhancing Resilience through Emotional Intelligence in Religious Communities for Crime Prevention Post-COVID-19 Phiri, Lemon Madoda; Olutola, Adewale A.; Mofokeng, Jacob Tseko
Khazanah Theologia Vol 5, No 3 (2023): Khazanah Theologia
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/kt.v5i3.24699

The aftermath of COVID-19 has wrought significant emotional distress, exacerbating the incidence of emotionally motivated crimes, particularly within families. This phenomenon presents a substantial challenge to the South African Police Service (SAPS), especially due to the private nature of these crimes. In response, this study investigates whether the religious community in the Mamelodi policing area can leverage emotional intelligence (EI) to foster resilience and aid in crime prevention. We employed a quantitative approach, utilizing non-probability sampling to survey 104 adult Christians in Mamelodi. Participants provided informed consent. The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF) was used for assessment, covering four EI variables: emotionality, self-control, sociability, and well-being. The findings reveal a high level of EI, with scores of 74.06% for emotionality, 68.41% for self-control, 59.26% for sociability, and an impressive 86.84% for well-being, culminating in an overall EI score of 72.14%. These results suggest that Mamelodi's churches are effective community-based entities capable of collaborating with SAPS to prevent emotionally driven crimes, through resilience-building rooted in EI competencies. This research contributes to the South African academic discourse by intersecting psychology, policing, and community studies, particularly focusing on a township population often living below the poverty line and with limited EI awareness.

Enhancing Resilience through Emotional Intelligence in Religious Communities for Crime Prevention Post-COVID-19 Phiri, Lemon Madoda; Olutola, Adewale A.; Mofokeng, Jacob Tseko
Khazanah Theologia Vol 5, No 3 (2023): Khazanah Theologia
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/kt.v5i3.24699

The aftermath of COVID-19 has wrought significant emotional distress, exacerbating the incidence of emotionally motivated crimes, particularly within families. This phenomenon presents a substantial challenge to the South African Police Service (SAPS), especially due to the private nature of these crimes. In response, this study investigates whether the religious community in the Mamelodi policing area can leverage emotional intelligence (EI) to foster resilience and aid in crime prevention. We employed a quantitative approach, utilizing non-probability sampling to survey 104 adult Christians in Mamelodi. Participants provided informed consent. The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF) was used for assessment, covering four EI variables: emotionality, self-control, sociability, and well-being. The findings reveal a high level of EI, with scores of 74.06% for emotionality, 68.41% for self-control, 59.26% for sociability, and an impressive 86.84% for well-being, culminating in an overall EI score of 72.14%. These results suggest that Mamelodi's churches are effective community-based entities capable of collaborating with SAPS to prevent emotionally driven crimes, through resilience-building rooted in EI competencies. This research contributes to the South African academic discourse by intersecting psychology, policing, and community studies, particularly focusing on a township population often living below the poverty line and with limited EI awareness.

Professional Jurisdiction: an Exploration of the Police Experiences in Taking Indigenous Witness Statements Zikalala, Nomsa Ingrid; Mofokeng, Jacob Tseko; Zenzile, Enoch; Motseki, Moses Morero
Journal of Current Social and Political Issues Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Current Social and Political Issues
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jcspi.v2i2.825

Research shows that the inaccurate translation of indigenous witness statements is a global phenomenon. This study was conducted to gain a better understanding of this phenomenon by exploring the experiences of South African Police Service (SAPS) members in taking indigenous witness statements. Using a qualitative method, interview schedules were administered to eighteen (18) SAPS members from nine Community Service Centres (CSC) in a township in the Gauteng province. Ethical considerations and measures of trustworthiness were applied to the study. Data were analyzed using Atlas.ti. The results showed that a majority of SAPS members reported there were no translators stationed at the designated CSCs, so they collaborated with colleagues to transcribe the indigenous witness statements into English. Five dominant themes emerged from the most regularly repeated responses: "skills," "collaboration," "resources," "duration," and "language." The Theory of Performance (ToP) was used to articulate these themes. Findings indicated that the SAPS members' levels of performance were influenced by their skills, available resources, time, and their collaboration in overcoming language challenges when transcribing indigenous witness statements. The conclusion drawn from this study is that the lack of translators at CSCs impacts the accuracy of indigenous witness statement translations, which is mitigated by the collaboration and skills of SAPS members. This research contributes to understanding the challenges faced in the translation process of indigenous witness statements and highlights the importance of providing adequate resources and training to improve police performance in this context.

Health Policy Gaps in Addressing Gender-Based Violence in South African Higher Education Institutions Tlou, Kagiso Nichoals; Mofokeng, Jacob Tseko
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 17 No. 1 (2025): Publica
Publisher : Department of Public Administration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v17i1.38335

Acts of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) are among the most common forms of violence in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in South Africa and are estimated to affect the lives, health and wellbeing of many people. The scourge of GBVF has in numerous studies and statistics shown to be on the rise. This paper has been conducted to assess the impact of GBVF attacks. A comprehensive search was undertaken for GBVF in HEIs research conducted and published between 2013 and 2023. Literature indexes in various databases were searched. Search terms were GBVF, health, healthcare, and higher education. The meta-analysis approach was used to conduct the methodological review. A sample of 38 research articles and 5 reports that met the inclusion criteria were analysed. A systematic iterative method was employed to extract and reduce the data to draw conclusions. The findings highlighted that GBVF attacks do not affect a person physically only, but they also affect a person’s emotions and health. Becoming aware of factors contributing to access to access to health care services and strategies to address challenges can minimise the occurrence of GBVF in HEIs. Contribution: understanding the impact of GBVF attacks can reduce such attacks.

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