Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says the latest crime stats are sobering. He has committed to beefing up efforts in the fight against crime.
Police top brass at the media briefing on Friday morning. Picture: SAPS Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has affirmed his commitment to fighting crime and restoring safety in the country.Mchunu said the South Africa n Police Service will not rest until every South Africa n can walk the streets without fear.
Mchunu said the stats for the fourth quarter of the 2023/24 financial year and the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, tell a sobering story."These numbers represent more than just figures on a page; they reflect the lived realities of our citizens — their fears, their losses, and their hopes for a safer tomorrow," he said.
Carjackings have also increased in the Eastern and Western Capes, while there has been a reduction in cash heists.Bringing crime levels downInvestment in TechnologyDemocratic Alliance spokesperson on Community Safety and Liaison in KZN, Riona Gokool, welcomed commitment to ensuring a professional police force, investing in crime fighting technology and the strong condemnation of so-called mafias and other extortionists.
“The first quarter of 2024/2025 saw 966 women and 314 children murdered – an appalling statistic that underscores the failure of our government to protect the most vulnerable members of our society. These figures translate to 11 women and three children being murdered every day.
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