By Akani Nkuna
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has announced a notable decline in crime rates for the third quarter, highlighting positive progress in national security efforts.
He attributed the decrease to enhanced law enforcement strategies, community cooperation and targeted crime prevention initiatives. The latest statistics reflect a promising shift toward a safer society.
“The statistics we present today show a significant shift in our national crime landscape. Encouragingly, we have observed an overall decrease in several categories of crime. When compared to the same period in the previous year,” said Mchunu.
Addressing the media on Friday, Mchunu said murder had declined by 9.8% and rape by 3.3%.
Attempted sexual offences fell by 3.2%, and the was a decrease hijackings and robberies, at both residential and commercial properties.
“We have also registered a 4.5% reduction in stock theft, which is a welcome relief for farmers, communities and the agricultural sector as
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