To Reduce Kidnappings, South Africa's Police Must Tackle Armed Robbery: SouthAfrica
Intelligence-driven policing backed by dedicated investigation units and forensics can curb soaring levels of both crimes.
Kidnapping in South Africa is defined as the unlawful intentional deprivation of a person's freedom of movement; or if the person is a child, the unlawful intentional deprivation of a parent's control over the child. Some abductions are committed by sophisticated transnational groups specialising in high-value kidnappings. Local crime groups may carry out copycat attacks when they see the success of high-profile kidnappings.This is one of the findings of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime's 2022 Strategic Organised Crime RiskThe SAPS Crime Registrar's office routinely analyses the motives for kidnappings in each province across the country.
This means that almost two-thirds can be linked to armed robberies . A further 10% are related to sexual assaults and rape. Seven percent are associated with retaliation or revenge attacks, often by gangs or rival groups. Kidnapping linked to ransom, extortion or human trafficking comprised just 285 cases - or less than 5% of the total.
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