EDITORIAL: Mchunu must tackle police leadership crisis
Crime intelligence was hollowed out during state capture project under tenure of former president Jacob Zuma
03 December 2024 - 06:07
The slight decrease in the murder rate, a slight drop in sexual offences and rape and a dip in robbery with aggravating circumstances is welcome news and mark early signs that the government and police top brass are finally taking the plight of citizens seriously.
Still, it is too early to celebrate. Violence against women and children remains stubbornly high and on the rise. Attempted murder increased, as did assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Commercial crime increased by a staggering 18.5%. ..
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