Statistics show that common assault had decreased between 2016 and 2017, but women continue to face assault.
Figures released by Statistics South Africa this week revealed a mixed bag for the South African economy.
Concerns have been raised about the reliability of an R600-million state-funded Statistics South Africa survey endorsed by President Thabo Mbeki. The Statistics Council of South Africa said irregularities in the survey made it questionable as to whether the survey could provide a ”scientific basis” for government policy.