A safer South Africa is only possible with less gun crime. Achieving that requires more from police than recovering illegal guns.
Mapping gun crimes can ensure that police resources are used in a targeted way to reduce violent offences.
Many of South Africa’s community police forums need strengthening, but police can also use other means to build local relationships.
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.
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