08 Oct 2009: ISS Seminar, Pretoria: The 2008/9 South African Crime Statistics

ISS Seminar: The 20008/9 South African Crime Statistics
Pretoria, 8 October 2009


Hosted by the Crime and Justice Programme, ISS Tshwane (Pretoria)

 

The South African Police Service has released the crime statistics for 2008 and 2009. The statistics show that violent crime has increased over the past year, a fact that has caused a great deal of concern. In this seminar policing experts take an in-depth look at the crime statistics and Gareth Newham reflects on the Gauteng Aggravated Strategy that holds some promise. The latest edition of SA Crime Quarterly will be launched at the seminar.

 

Presenters:

  • Director Seimela, Crime Information Analysis, SAPS: An analysis of the 2008/9 crime statistics

  • Dr Johan Burger, ISS: Worrying crime trends

  • Gareth Newham: Gauteng’s Aggravated Robbery Strategy

 

Date: Thursday 8 October 2009
Time: 10h30 (tea and coffee)
11h00 (seminar starts)
12h45 (seminar ends)
12h45 (light lunch)

 

Venue: ISS Conference Room, Block C, Brooklyn Court, 361 Veale Street, New Muckleneuk, Tshwane (Pretoria).
Parking at the Brooklyn Mall and ABSA Court)

 

RSVP: Thokozile Mtsolongo, Tel: 012 346 9500; Email: [email protected]


This seminar is funded by the Hanns Seidel Foundation.



Seminar documentation