Crime rate
217 suspects to appear in Gauteng courts after New Year's arrests
The police say Hillbrow in central Johannesburg remained a crime hot spot over the New Year period.
Residents are expected to hand over a memorandum at the Gauteng Community Safety Department.
The ISS Gareth Newham says Phahlane has conducted a full assessment of the police’s management structures.
The statistic show that the national murder rate is now 34 per 100,000, up from 33 last year.
The Eastern Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal are the only provinces to record a drop in contact crime.
The statistics show that the national murder rate is now 34 per 100,000, up from 33 last year.
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko and top cop Khomotso Phahlane will release the crime figures in Parliament.
The physical safety of the majority of people in SA has shown unprecedented improvement in the last 20 years.
Jeff Radebe announced yesterday that cabinet has decided that crime stats should be released quarterly.
Crime stats will now be released 4 times a year in a bid to empower communities to help police.
An ISS researcher has shared concerns following the latest stats by the World Health Organisation.
A Stats SA study revealed that South Africans are increasingly fearful of falling victim to crime.
Drug related incidents, burglaries at residential properties and murder are the most worrisome crimes.
Job creation in South Africa may actually benefit from criminal activity.
Five police officers have been killed around the country over the last week.
The Police Commissioner is outraged by the murders of five policemen around the country.
An 11-year-old boy accused of murdering a six-year-old has been sent for psychiatric evaluation.
GP Police Commissioner says there are not enough police stations to protect all residents.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says communities should continue helping police fight crime.