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WC top cop Matakata backed to strengthen police structures
Criminologist Simon Howell said that Yolisa Matakata's intelligence background it placed her in a good position to strengthen the police’s intelligence structures in the province.
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Reiger Park residents march against violence, police inaction
They said police are incapacitated to deal with the scourge of violence, which has gripped the community for a long time.
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1 killed, 4 arrested after police chase over alleged motorcycle theft
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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WC Safety MEC seeks to roll out crimefighting app to other areas
Hout Bay community crime prevention members proved the efficacy of the app, Buzzer, when they apprehended suspects in connection with the murder of Ukrainian tourist Ivan Ivanov.
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Rise in crime tied to rising blood pressure
Living in high-crime areas has long been linked to higher rates of heart disease and cardiovascular risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking, researchers noted.
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Cele: There was a systematic plan to weaken SA’s criminal justice system
Cele and his team released the latest annual crime statistics in Parliament on Thursday. They've shown a worrying increase in murder and other contact crimes.
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Momentum gives clients peace of mind with panic button on app
According to the insurer, the safety alert is an innovative emergency panic button linked to armed response, which is available on the Momentum app.
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More cops needed to fight crime, says Cele
During his department’s budget speech in Parliament, Cele said government was investing to recruit more police.
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Body of woman found in a rubbish truck in Philippi
Police responded to the scene in Hanover Park on Monday afternoon; arrests were yet to be made.
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Trio arrested after allegedly burning down homes in KwaKhanyayo
Police are still monitoring the area.
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Voters in overlooked rural areas want their voices heard
One of the residents has said those living in Zoar near Ladismith in the Karoo have no future.
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Is Workers' Day worth celebrating with SA's high unemployment rate?
Over the last decade, the local economy hasn't been growing to its full potential, which has meant that the economy hasn't been creating enough jobs to stem the tide of unemployment.
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UCT safety and violence unit urges govt to find innovative ways to curb crime
The 2018/2019 State of Urban Safety in South Africa Report by the South African Cities Network has shown there's a link between substance abuse and violent crimes like gender-based violence.
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7 arrested in Observatory crime crackdown
They were nabbed after police stopped and searched their vehicle along Station Road on Wednesday.
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Cele to meet with Polokwane residents to discuss crime after Themane’s death
Residents have raised concerns about ineffective policing.
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Increasing food, petrol, transport prices fueling crime - activist group
A fuel price cut is expected next month, but food prices continue to rise.
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[LlSTEN] Experts explain psychological effects of crime on South Africans
Experts say household break-ins have increased by 5%, adding the home environment has become unsafe for many South Africans.
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[ANALYSIS] Crime in SA may be dropping, yet fear is rising
Data from victim and crime perception surveys help make sense of South Africa's crime statistics.
