Are initiatives by Gauteng province and to a lesser extent Cape Town, legal and suitable for improving safety?
An in-depth understanding of the factors driving murder in each province will enable South Africa to respond more effectively.
Proposed changes to the IPID Act would increase the oversight body’s vulnerability to political interference and manipulation.
After South Africa’s ‘blue light’ incident, police must renew their commitment to high standards of conduct.
Incidents that claim more than one victim have soared, with KwaZulu-Natal as the epicentre of the phenomenon.
South Africa’s murder rates are again among the highest globally, but determined, targeted policing can reverse this trend.
Crime data analysis should play a much bigger role in policing and safety in South Africa.
The African National Congress’ solutions to soaring crime are unclear and overlook the real problems facing policing.
The South African Police Service must be strengthened, as should partnerships with others performing local safety functions.
Instead of the current rigid approach, more flexibility and innovation would allow workable local safety initiatives.
Many local governments in South Africa are dysfunctional, but some could drive innovation in fighting crime.
Although South Africa’s municipalities have a safety mandate, they face capacity constraints and other challenges in preventing crime.
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