In terms of human security, what remains unresolved in South Africa is for whom the state guarantees safety and security. Activists and scholars suggest that the state has been captured by corporate capital and guarantees the safety and security of those interests above all others. Using Soweto Pride as an example, this work demonstrates how cultural and representational practices become key sites for forging lasting forms of security for vulnerable populations. Research reveals a Queer Theory framework in relation to security sector reform might allow for framing security outside of carceral state practices
