2017 crime stats
#CrimeStats reaction: Increase in violence against women & children a crisis
The figures show that of the more than 20,000 murders during the period, 20% were women and children.
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We are too shocked to even be angry - Nikki Bush opens up after husband’s murder
Simon Bush was murdered last month during a house robbery.
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De Lange: Increase in murders, attempted murder Gauteng's biggest challenge
The provincial Police Commissioner says the 2016/2017 crime stats paint a gloomy picture where around 435 cases of murder were registered.
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De Lange: Most repeat offenders in Gauteng are illegal immigrants
Gauteng police commissioner Deliwe de Lange says while they are doing all they can, there’s evidence of corruption by senior officers at some stations.
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Gauteng's best and worst police stations revealed
Gauteng Police Commissioner Deliwe de Lange and her team presented the 2016/2017 crime statistics in the provincial legislature on Tuesday.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation calls for talks to ban old SA flag
#BlackMonday protesters barricaded highways across the country last week to raise awareness over farm killings. Some brandished the apartheid era flag.
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Crime in WC at all-time high
Data from police and community safety show increases in six different categories of crime.
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Suspects still at large after attack on Stellenbosch family
Pieter Verster, aged 43, and his family were asleep when two suspects broke into their home.
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‘Govt cannot continue to blame SA’s violent past on growing crime rate’
Members of Parliament say for as long as the country’s high levels of unemployment and inequality are not overcome, the government will not be able to get a grip on the crime.
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Tragedy for Stellenbosch family as dad killed in house robbery
His teenage son was also injured in a home invasion in Stellenbosch.
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By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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Mbalula calls for change in laws dealing with criminals
Mbalula on Wednesday morning met with police, community policing forums, NGOs and other stakeholders following Tuesday’s release of annual crime stats.
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Mbalula: Criminals have too many rights
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says that the crime stats have painted a bleak picture and the South African Police Service needs to up its game.
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WC gang violence stats ratchets pressure on Zuma to deploy army
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has argued that the intensity of violent crimes in parts of these provinces, particularly Cape Town, calls for urgent intervention.
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Arguments a 'prominent contributor' to murder stats
An analysis of sample murder cases in different provinces show that a significant proportion of the killings followed arguments or social interactions gone awry.
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Saartjie Baartman Centre raises concerns after crime stats released
The centre has also called for crime stats to have a subcategory for intimate partner violence.
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Mbalula reveals deputy's nephew murdered, releases crime stats
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula was explaining to lawmakers why his deputy could not be in the national legislature on Tuesday for the release of the annual national crime statistics.
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#CrimeStats: Rape decreases, sex assaults creep up
The figures, released annually, provide an overview of crimes that have been reported to the police.
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#CrimeStats: SA's murder rate up 1.8 %
Last year's figures revealed that murder went up by 4.9% compared to the 2014/2015 period.
