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546 fewer lives lost as murder rate drops, but SA still battling violent crime
While the country’s murder rate has dropped, police minister Firoz Cachalia says too many South Africans still live in fear, with violence continuing to tear through homes, families and communities
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Despite 9.5 percent drop in murders, South Africa faces a daily average of 58 killings
Despite a 9.5% drop in murder rates, South Africa grapples with extreme violence, averaging 58 killings a day.
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businessday.co.za
546 fewer lives lost as murder rate drops, but SA still battling violent crime
While the country’s murder rate has dropped, police minister Firoz Cachalia says too many South Africans still live in fear, with violence continuing to tear through homes,…
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South Africa sees a decline in murders, but organised crime remains a pressing issue
South Africa's crime statistics show a 9.5% drop in murders in early 2026, yet Police Minister Firoz Cachalia warns of persistent violence linked to domestic issues and organised…
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Crime drops, but murder is still a national crisis, says Cachalia
Organised crime is a key threat and is ‘heavily concentrated’ in SA’s economic hubs