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Mr WJ Clack

Senior Lecturer | College of Law
School of Criminal Justice | Department: Corrections Management

Tel: 012 433 9433
Email: wclack@unisa.ac.za

  • NHD Corrections management

  • Correctional Skills
  • Correctional Control Mechanisms
  • Correctional Strategic Management

  • Livestock Theft
  • Judicial penology

  • Criminal Justice

  • Clack, W. 2020. Livestock Theft Prevention. In: Rural Crime Prevention: Theory, Tactics and Techniques. A. Harkness, Ed. Routledge.
  • Clack W 2022 Cross Border Livestock Theft In The Encyclopedia of Rural Crime Editors Harkness A, Jessica Rene Peterson, Matt Bowden, Cassie Pedersen, Joseph F Donnermeyer. Bristol University Press
  • Clack W and Bunei E, 2022, Africa, In The Encyclopedia of Rural Crime Editors Harkness A, Jessica Rene Peterson, Matt Bowden, Cassie Pedersen, Joseph F Donnermeyer. Bristol University Press

  • Kalinich, D. *, & Clack, W. (1998). Transformation: From apartheid to a democracy - South African corrections. Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology & Victimology, 11(2), 64–71. https://doi.org/10.10520/AJA10128093_384

  • Coetzee WSJ & Clack WJ 1999 “Uganda Prisons Adopt Open Policy and Reform” Crime and Justice International Volume: 15 Issue: 30 & 31 p 15-36

  • Warchol, G. L., Zupan, L. L., & Clack, W. (2003). Transnational Criminality: An Analysis of the Illegal Wildlife Market in Southern Africa. International Criminal Justice Review, 13(1), 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1177/105756770301300101

  • Clack W. Veediefstal in Suid Afrika: Die Ware prentjie [Livestock theft in South Africa: The True Picture]. Landbouweekblad 24 Augustus 2012

  • Clack W. Veediefstal: Soek na n geheel beeld nie so makilk nie [Livestock theft: Searching for a complete picture is not so easy]. Landbouweekblad 31 Augustus 2012

  • Clack W. Veediefstal: word die stryd gewen [Livestock theft: Is the battle being won?]. Landbouweekblad 5 September 2012

  • Clack W. Veediefstal raak weg in die groter prentjie.[Livestock theft is getting lost in the bigger picture] Landbouweekblad 14 September 2012

  • Clack W. Veediefstal daai kleintjie dood.[Livestock theft eliminates the little one] Brahman Joernaal Desember 2013

  • Clack W. Die Saak van Veediefstal. [The case of livestock theft] Wolboer/Wool Farmer Volume 1 Issue 5 November 2013

  • Clack W. Veediefstal Feite en Statistiek . [Livestock theft: Facts and statistics] Wolboer/Wool Farmer Volume 1 Issue 6 December 2013

  • Clack, W. (2013). The extent of stock theft in South Africa. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 26(2), 77–91. https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC150914

  • Clack W. Livestock Theft Comparisions . Wolboer/Wool Farmer Volume 2 Issue 1 January 2014 2014

  • Clack W. Livestock Theft in Theoretical Context. Wolboer/Wool Farmer Volume 2 Issue 2 February 2014

  • Clack W. Erasmus, A & Swanepoel, J. 2014. Nasionale Veediefstalvoorkomingshandleiding

  • Clack W. Volhoubaarheid vir die toekoms. Wolboer/Wool Farmer Volume 2 Issue 3 April 2014

  • Clack, W. (2014). Merk, dit werk! [Mark in works] The Dairy Mail, 21(7), 43–45. https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC155835

  • Clack W. Livestock Theft in Theoretical Context. Dairy Mail Volume 2 Issue 6 June 2014

  • Clack W. Legislation and the producer. Wolboer/Wool Farmer Volume 2 Issue 7 July 2014

  • Clack W. Legislation and the Movement of Livestock. Wolboer/Wool Farmer Volume 2 Issue 10 October 2014

  • Clack W. Overview of livestock theft. [Overview of livestock theft] Simbra Journal 2014

  • Clack W & Kruger I Veediefstal: ʼn emosionele of ekonomiese misdaad. [Livestock theft: An emotional or economic crime?] Simmentaler Joernaal 2014

  • Clack, W. (2015). Be your own legal eagle. The Dairy Mail, 22(2), 42–45. https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC166516

  • Clack, W. J. (2015a). Criminology theories: An analysis of livestock theft cases. Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology & Victimology, 28(2), 92–106. https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC185955
  • Clack, W. J. (2015b). The role of social media in livestock theft: A case study. Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology & Victimology, 28(1), 112–127. https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC177473
  • Doorewaard, C., Hesselink, A., & Clack, W. (2015). Livestock theft: Expanding on criminological profiling and offender assessment practices in South Africa. Acta Criminologica: African Journal of Criminology & Victimology, 2015(sed-4), 37–49. https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC188447

  • Clack W. Be your own Legal Eagle. Dairy Mail Volume 22 Issue 2 February 2015

  • Clack W. Dink soos n Veedief. Wolboer/Wool Farmer. Vol 5 Nr 1 • 2017

  • Clack W and Donnewyer J International Conference on Rural Crime 27 September 2017, Royal Elephant Hotel, Centurion, South Africa, Volume 42, Number 6 of American Society of Criminology's newsletter, The Criminologist

  • Clack, WJ. 2019. A comparison of rural crimes in Australia (NSW) and South Africa. International Journal of Rural Law and Policy. 9(2): ID 6467-ID 6467. doi.org/10.5130/ijrlp.2.2019.6467

  • Clack, W. (2019). Misdaadvoorkoming, veediefstal, en jý. [Crime prevention, livestock theft, and you] Red Meat / Rooivleis, 10(3), 62–65. https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC-166ace49a9

  • Mabunda, M. V., Maluleke, W., Barkhuizen, J., & Clack, W. J. (2021). Stock Theft: Rural Livestock Farmers’ Entrepreneurial Perspectives. International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 10, 929–943. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2021.10.110
  • Clack, W. (2024). An Analysis of Livestock Theft in South Africa (2013-2023): Towards a Deeper Understanding of Livestock Dynamics for Enhanced Countermeasures. International Journal of Rural Criminology, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.18061/ijrc.v8i3.9999
  • Clack, W. (2024). Stumbling from Correctional Walls to Rural Halls: A Unique Journey from Farming and Corrections to Academia in Rural Crime and Livestock Theft. International Journal of Rural Criminology, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.18061/ijrc.v8i3.10040
  • Hesselink, A.-M., & Clack, W. (2024). Rural Crime: A Proposed Victim Trauma Model for South Africa. International Journal of Rural Criminology, 8(4), https://doi.org/10.18061/ijrc.v8i4.10013

  • Clack, W. (2024). Vonnisse vir renosterstropery en veediefstal verskil. [Sentences for rhino poaching and livestock theft differ] Veeplaas, 15(12), 15–15. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-vp_veep-v15-n12-a6

  • Clack, W. (2024). Die gevolge van nie-aanmelding van veediefstal. Veeplaas, 15(11), 9–9. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-vp_veep-v15-n11-a5
  • Clack, W. (2024). Veediefstalvoorkoming: Gemeenskapstrukture as beskermers. Veeplaas, 15(10), 12–13. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-

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  • Clack, W. (2024a). Veediefstal en die afwesigheid van die geskikte beskermer. Veeplaas, 15(9), 13–13. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-vp_veep-v15-n9-a5

  • Clack, W. (2024b). Veediefstal en die afwesigheid van die geskikte beskermer. Veeplaas, 15(8), 10–11. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-vp_veep-v15-n8-a5
  • Clack, W. (2024). Wie is die oortreder by veediefstal? Veeplaas, 15(7), 17–17. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-vp_veep-v15-n7-a6

  • Clack. W. "Ontleding van die objek in veediefstal" Veeplaas, 15(5), pp. 13-14

  • Clack, W. (2024). Veediefstal Omgewingskriminologie en misdaadanalise. Veeplaas, 15(4), 12. https://fliphtml5.com/wdlxw/axut/Veeplaas_April_2024/

  • Clack, W. (2024). Legislation and the marking of livestock. Stockfarm, 14(6), 14–15. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-vp_stock_v14_n6_a6
  • Clack, W. (2024). Livestock theft prevention: Community structures as guardians. Stockfarm, 14(10), 16–17. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-

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  • Clack. W. Livestock theft in South Africa: Do the structures fail the producer? Farmers Weekly 2024/02/22. https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/opinion/by-invitation/livestock-theft-in-south-africa-do-the-structures-fail-the-producer/

  • Clack, W. (2024). Veediefstalpatrone: ’n Dieper Blik Op Dié Misdaad. Red Meat / Rooivleis, 15(2), 70–73. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-ac_redm_v15_n2_a20

  • Clack, WJ. 2019. A comparison of rural crimes in Australia (NSW) and South Africa. International Journal of Rural Law and Policy. 9(2): ID 6467-ID 6467. doi.org/10.5130/ijrlp.2.2019.6467

  • Clack, W. (2025). The consequences of not reporting livestock theft. Stockfarm, 15(1), 15–15. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-vp_stock_v15_n1_a7

  • Clack, W. (2025). Veediefstal: ’n Slagoffermentaliteit verdiep die skade. [Livestock theft: A victim mentality deepens the damage] Veeplaas, 16(2), 13–13. https://doi.org/10.10520/ejc-vp_veep-v16-n2-a7
  • Clack, W. (2025a). Livestock theft dynamics in the Free State: Analysing trends, perceptions, and economic implications (2019-2024). South African Crime Quarterly, 74, 55–71. https://doi.org/10.17159/sacq.n74.20909
  • Clack, W. (2025b). Rural Crime in Africa: Notes of a Webinar on 8 May 2024. International Journal of Rural Criminology, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.18061/ijrc.v9i1.10340
  • Mabunda KW, Maluleke W, Barkhuizen J and Clack W, 2021, Stock Theft: Rural livestock farmers’ entrepreneurial perspectives International Journal of Criminology and Sociology Volume 10 Pages 929-943

  • Clack W. 1998. The quest for a professional criminal justice society. World Conference, Modern Criminal Investigation and Human Rights, Technikon SA, Sun City, South Africa.
  • Clack W. 2013. The Extent of Stock Theft in South Africa. CRIMSA Conference August 2013. St George’s Hotel Pretoria.
  • Clack W. The Role of Social Media in Solving Livestock Theft Cases: A Case Study. UNISA Spring Law Conference September 2015. Mount Grace Hotel Magaliesburg.
  • Clack W. Livestock Theft: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics Livestock Theft Report, National Red Meat Producers Congress 16 and 17 August 2016, Khaya Ibhubesi Conference Centre, Parys.
  • Clack W, A.Theoretical and Practical Approach in the Prevention of Livestock Theft. National Woolgrowers Congress 1 June 2017, Palm Lodge. Port Elizabeth.
  • Clack W. The Role of the Red Meat Value Chain in the Contribution to Livestock Theft. Free State Red Meat Producers Congress 8 June 2017. Leopard and Lace, Bloemfontein.
  • Clack W. The Statistical Myths and Realities of Violent Rural Crimes in South Africa. International Conference on Rural Crime, 27 September 2017, Royal Elephant Hotel, Centurion, South Africa.
  • Clack W The Red Meat Value Chain: Eastern Cape Red Meat Producers Organisation, March 2018, Queenstown.
  • Clack. W Rural Crimes: A Comparative between South Africa and Australia. Rural Crime and the Law: A Symposium on Rural crime, law and practice, and the Criminal Justice response. November 29th-30th, 2018, at UNE School of Law, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Clack. W. The Power of Community in Crime Prevention. Colloquium for Safety, Resilience and Community: Challenges and Opportunities beyond the city. 29 September 2020. Online Colloquium hosted by KTH Vetenskap, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Clack W. Rural Safety and Stock Theft. Inter-Ministerial Committee on Land Reform, South Africa. 26 January 2021. Online Webinar hosted by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Land Reform, South Africa.
  • Clack, W, 2022, Rural Crimes and Police Legitimacy in South Africa. Rural Safety Summit, 27 – 28 June 2022, Woodlands Country Lodge and Conference Centre, Parys, Free State.
  • Clack W. 2024. Navigating Farmer and Police Relationships in South Africa. International Centre for the Study of Rural Crime ISSRC Webinar 8 May 2024. Rural Crime in Africa.
  • Clack. W, 2024: Thieves, Rogues, and Rural realities: Unmasking the hidden dynamics of crime in South Africa's Countryside. Rural Criminology Meeting: An International Symposium Promoting Dialogue is conducted in French and English. November 8, 2024. A request was received to submit the paper for publication. (Abstract accepted for submissions in May 2025 for a special edition of the International Journal of Rural Criminology in December 2025).
  • Clack W and Maluleke W, Paper 2024-037 An updated review on the extent of stock theft in South Africa: A Criminological Theory Responses. Social Sciences International Research Conference (SSIRC) 2024, 8 To 11 October 2024. Published https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hYiyOSp_hFzdbjvqTbFV6q3C6LSLq7jm/view
  • Clack W. 2025. Rural Realities: Unmasking the Hidden Dynamics of Crime in Mpumalanga. Mpumalanga Rural Safety Summit 21 February 2025.
  • Clack, W. 2025 and E Bunei - Rethinking Rural Criminology in Africa: Directions for Research and Practice. Criminological Society of Africa (CRIMSA) Conference, 19 to 22 August 2025. Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town.
  • Clack, W. 2025. Greed, Power, and Crime in Rural South Africa: Unravelling the Civic Community Divide. Criminological Society of Africa (CRIMSA) Conference, 19 to 22 August 2025. Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town.

Special Projects

  • Financial Officer for the 1st and 2nd International Conference on Criminal Justice hosted at Sun City 2001 and Durban International Conference Centre 2002
  • Financial Officer for the International Victimology Society Conference hosted at Stellenbosch University in 2003 AND 2004
  • Conference Organiser: First International Conference on Rural Crime Affecting Agriculture. 27 September 2017: Royal Elephant Hotel. Centurion.
  • Conference Organiser: Modern Trends in Corrections, 19 November 2020, Online seminar by UNISA Department of Corrections Management
  • Webinar Organiser: High-Profile Inmates in South Africa (March 2024): online seminar by UNISA Department of Corrections Management. Featured four prominent speakers and attracted 121 attendees.
  • Webinar Rural Crime in Africa: Collaborated with the International Society for the Study of Rural Crime, featuring global speakers and attracting 87 participants from various countries. Research notes are to be published in April 2025. https://ruralcriminology.org/index.php/IJRC/authorDashboard/submission/1034 0

 

Special Accolades

  • The Agriculture Personality of the year 2017 of the Transvaal Agricultural Union. Landbou Persoonlikheid van die Jaar TLU-SA jaar 2017

 

Agriculture:

  • Red Meat Producer since 1991, farming in the Winburg area with cattle from 1991 to 2006
  • Farming with cattle in the Vermaas area, North West, since 2006 to the present

 

Involvement is Organised Agriculture

  • Member of Agri Gauteng from 2005 until 2012
  • Member of the Executive Board of Agri Gauteng from 2009 until 2012
  • Member of the Executive Board of Red Meat Producers from 2008 to 2024
  • Chairperson of the National Stock Theft Prevention Forum from January 2015 to 2023
  • Chairperson of the Gauteng Stock Theft Prevention Forum from 2007 until 2018
  • Chairperson of the Inter-Provincial (Trans-Oranje) Stock Theft Forum from 2013 to 2017
  • Appointed member by the Minister of Agriculture on the Agriculture Produce Agents Council from 2014 until Reappointed October 2018 until present
  • Member of TAU SA since 2012
  • Chairperson of the Gauteng Animal Health Forum from 2013 until 2018
  • Executive Member of Predation Management Forum since 2015
  • Executive Member of Livestock Identification Traceability System, since 2016
  • 2nd Vice Chairperson of the Red Meat Producers from 2018 to 2024
  • Trustee on the Meat Industry Trust since 2018
  • Trustee on the Red Meat Research Development Trust since 2018

Involvement in academic work in Agriculture

  • Member of the Red Meat Research Development Trust (RMRDT) Focus Group 7 Livestock theft

 

Special projects on behalf of Red Meat Producers

  • Commentary on Controlled Animals and Animal Produce Bill 2014
  • Commentary on the Movement of Animals and Animal Produce Bill 2012
  • Commentary on the Animal Identification Bill 2013
  • Commentary on the Pounds Bill 2013
  • Commentary on the Agricultural Produce Marketing Agencies Bill 2013
  • Update and rewrite the Constitution of the Red Meat Producers Organisation 2014
  • Commentary on the Agricultural Produce Marketing Agencies Regulations for Livestock Agents 2015
  • Commenting on the Import Regulations of the Director of Animal Health 2016 from neighbouring countries.
  • Writing the Constitution of the Predation Management Forum 2017
  • Committee member of the group responsible for the implementation of a Livestock Identification Traceability and System for South Africa 2016
  • Write comments/presentations for the Red Meat Producers Organisation regarding the amendment of Section 25 of the South African Constitution, May 2018.
  • Commentary on Agricultural Produce Marketing Agencies Bill 2020
  • Commentary on Stock Theft Act Amendment Bill 2021

  • Author of Three chapters in the Booklet Stock Theft Prevention Manual. Publisher Agriconnect, Pretoria

 Clack W, 2023, Mpumalanga Livestock Theft 2023. Available at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374628509_Livestock_Theft_in_Mpumalanga2023