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Murder rate down, but political parties say SA still in crime catastrophe
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed the fourth quarter crime figures for the 2024/25 financial year on Friday. This saw a decrease in murder rates but a rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including rape.
Dirco denies claims of racial persecution as Afrikaners move to the US under Donald Trump’s programme
Recent crime statistics reveal a decline in South Africa's murder rate, as the government dismisses claims of racial persecution amid the relocation of Afrikaners to the US under Trump's refugee programme.
AfriForum mocks police Minister with water pistols donation
AfriForum argues that the proposed amendments to regulations that would disarm the private security sector will paralyse the industry and jeopardise thousands of jobs, and leave millions of the country's residents without reliable protection.
Nine arrested in Standerton drug raid as police seize BMWs, Mercs
In a significant crackdown on drug operations, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announces the arrest of nine suspects linked to clandestine labs in Mpumalanga.
PSiRA clarifies misconceptions about new firearm regulations for security firms in South Africa
PSiRA firmly counters claims that new firearm regulations will hinder South Africa's security firms, emphasising the importance of public engagement in shaping effective policies.