The statistics from the first three months of the year show an overall drop in crime but gender-based violence continued to be a concern
A high number of unsolved gender-based violent cases and gun-related murders have sparked public dissatisfaction with the police
More than 700 cases related to criminal gangs disrupting construction sites have been reported over the past five months
Shelters also worry about a repeat of the Life Esidemeni tragedy if the government does not provide adequate funding to fill the skills gap of workers
Thousands of rape cases are in limbo because the police apparently can’t check fingerprints on the department of home affairs’ database
The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise
The country is viewed as highly skilled because of its response to high crime levels, and training is offered at competitive prices
Households are battling to keep up with their municipal bills in the face of stubbornly high interest rates, according to Salga This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers
