The crime statistics for the third quarter of 2023 reaffirm the unease and anxiety that South Africans are forced to live with every day, as our neighbourhoods and communities remain playgrounds for criminals, writes the author. (Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images)
It is clear from data that our policing system is deteriorating, and it is clear from public sentiment that citizens feel unsafe and don't trust the police to combat crime. This is a justice issue as much as it is a safety issue, writes Mmusi Maimane.
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