Violent crime in South Africa reaches record high | BBC News

Violent crime in South Africa reaches record high | BBC News

The murder rate in South Africa is at a 20-year high.
Security van heists and robberies are also a serious problem, with many people relying on private security instead of police.

According to the latest annual statistics, more than 27,000 people were killed in a year but only 12% of cases were solved.

Minister for the police, Bheki Cele,…

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