DStv Channel 403 Sunday, 24 November 2024

Crime in SA | 78 killed, around 100 raped every day

JOHANNESBURG - South Africans continue to face violent crimes everyday.

Almost 70 people are killed and over a hundred rapes are reported daily.

Police Minister Bheki Cele released the crime stats for the period between July and September.

READ: Fewer murders, sexual violence reported in latest crime stats

He announced a slight decrease in the murder rate compared to the April/June period.      

Criminologist Guy Lamb said there is a lot of information about what contributes to crime victimisation and what contributes to crime perpetration.

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