By Johnathan Paoli
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has praised the 5.1% decline in serious crimes over the last quarter, saying the police are committed to strengthening law enforcement across the country.
The decline reported between July and September shows murder dropping by 5.8% and sexual offences by 2.5%.
Property-related crimes as well as robbery at non-residential premises marked a decline of 9.9% and 21.1% respectively.
Rape incidents and robbery with aggravating circumstances fell by 3.1% and 8.8%; however, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and commercial crimes rose by 2.2%, 1% and 18.5%.
Mchunu was delivering a detailed review of South Africa’s second-quarter crime statistics and reflecting on his first 100 days in Pretoria on Monday.
“This is an important moment for our country as it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the safety and security of our communities, while also assessing the progress
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