JOHANNESBURG - Recent crime statistics have shown a decrease in violent crime in the country.
These include murder, sexual offences, robbery with aggravating circumstances and rape.
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While this should be applauded, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says more work needs to be done.
Mchunu says the growing menace of organised and commercial crime threatens the country's economy.
SA continues to battle with illegal mining, which threatens communities near these old mines as well as affecting the environment.
National Police Commissoner Fannie Masemola, discussed the plan to deal with crime with eNCA.