Murder Statistics

The number of pathology cases in Cape Town has shot up because of the Mother City’s spiralling rate of violent crime and homicides

The South African Institute for Race Relations says 81% of all murders in South Africa take place in black households.

While many believe Jo’burg is the most dangerous city to live in, in SA, the reality is very different. Lizette Lancaster explains why.

Researchers find that ‘acquaintance murder’ tops the list of forms of killing in the country and should be prioritised, writes Sello S Alcock.