We are a country where normal has become abnormal, and we resort to blaming the victims for not taking measures to protect themselves, writes Mahlatse Mahlase.
Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo says crime is not only destroying communities but also traumatising health workers, eating away at an already stretched health budget.
Africa Check looks at the claim by a South African charity that you are “four times more likely to have your gun used against you” than be able to use it against your attacker.
Many of the crime prevention strategies South African President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed have been tried, with few positive results.
More than 90% of violent crimes in South Africa fall outside the categories named in the police's new anti-crime strategy.
The grade four pupil sustained gunshot wounds to the stomach on Monday morning during a shootout between three hijackers and her father.
Gareth Newham of the Institute for Security Studies discusses the signs of an upsurge in aggravated robbery and murder.
The trio attacked the North West couple, ransacked the house and stole guns and groceries.
