The problem is not just more crime, but falling public confidence in the police and especially the courts.
This edition focuses on addressing gaps in some of South Africa's most enduring challenges.
More detailed police data is needed, but available statistics show that farm attack trends correspond with increases in house robbery.
The problem is not just external interference, but officials who promote party or factional interests.
Murder isn’t the greatest threat to officers’ lives, and shouldn’t be used to justify abuse of force.
The most important investment South Africa can make is in the safety of young people and women.
The ISS welcomed the Police Minister’s new approach to providing more detailed statistics on murder trends.
Latest crime statistics show the extent of violence in the country.
After increasing for several years, these types of robberies show a slight decline.
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