Crime Statistics

Gauteng experienced a notable 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% drop in rape cases but kidnapping increased by 1.6% and sexual assault by 5.2%

The statistics from the first three months of the year show an overall drop in crime but gender-based violence continued to be a concern

A high number of unsolved gender-based violent cases and gun-related murders have sparked public dissatisfaction with the police

More than 700 cases related to criminal gangs disrupting construction sites have been reported over the past five months

Shelters also worry about a repeat of the Life Esidemeni tragedy if the government does not provide adequate funding to fill the skills gap of workers

Thousands of rape cases are in limbo because the police apparently can’t check fingerprints on the department of home affairs’ database

The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise

The country is viewed as highly skilled because of its response to high crime levels, and training is offered at competitive prices

Households are battling to keep up with their municipal bills in the face of stubbornly high interest rates, according to Salga This content is restricted to registered users and…

The chair of the party’s subcommittee on peace and stability, Polly Boshielo, says it trusts and supports Cele, despite calls for him to be dismissed

Overall cases of murder have dropped slightly but killing of police has almost doubled over the past three months

Residents say scores of young people are recruited by gangs and are gunned down in the Durban suburb where revenge killings are a reality

The arrests come during an increase in municipal vehicle hijackings

The police minister announced a 2.8% decline in rapes reported in January to March 2023 compared with the same period last year

‘The Imperatives of Revoking Our Silence’ highlights students’ experiences of sexual assault on university campuses