Police to focus on reducing murder, GBV and more

JOHANNESBURG - Reduce murder, remove illegal firearms from communities, eradicate drugs, and fight gender-based violence and femicide. 

These are the top priorities that police will focus on, according to resolutions coming out of the country's first national Police Summit. 

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The men and women in blue, experts, and various stakeholders gathered over the past three days to discuss strategies for curbing rising crime rates. 

Meanwhile those in attendance have recommitted themselves to serving the citizens of South Africa. 

Minister of police Senzo Mchuni is proposing that the summit be held again in five years' time. 

Senior reporter Silindelo Masikane filed this report.