Gauteng remains South Africa’s organised crime epicentre despite drop in murders, police minister warns

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…

Gauteng remains South Africa’s organised crime epicentre despite drop in murders, police minister warns

Organised crime is a key threat and is ‘heavily concentrated’ in SA’s economic hubs