Police crime stats
ISS encouraged by Khomotso Phahlane leadership role in Saps
The ISS Gareth Newham says Phahlane has conducted a full assessment of the police’s management structures.
Murder rate up in SA
Jeff Radebe announced yesterday that cabinet has decided that crime stats should be released quarterly.
Gareth Newham says it is necessary to increase the risks to those involved in aggravated robberies.
The ISS looks at murder and robbery trends between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2015 as recorded by the SAPS.
Crime Stats 2015: Assault & sexual offences
The Police minister & national police chief are releasing the 2014/2015 crime statistics today.
Barry Bateman says that numbers on crime need to be accessible to all people.
The ANC says an aggressive media campaign may possibly counter negative media reports.
The Youth League wants increased police visibility in Daveyton and more investigations.
Arno Lamoer says unlawfulness within the SAPS won't be tolerated.
The national police commissioner has urged home owners to adequately secure their properties.
Gun Free South Africa believes that currently crime statistics are too vague.
The ISS says a second consecutive year of increases in serious violent crimes is concerning.
Murder, attempted murder and contact crimes have increased while rape and sexual offences have dropped.
Yusuf Abramjee says police must explain what's being done to tackle crime.
The SAPS has dismissed calls for an inquiry into the latest crime stats, saying the figures are accurate.
Police say the ISS is using an old argument which boils down to a difference in interpretation.
The ISS says the 2012/13 statistics compared different population estimates.