The South African Police Service(SAPS) has presented the Annual Provincial Crime Statistics for the year 2018/2019 to the Premier, Dr ZamaniSaul this morning, 09thOctober 2019.
The presentation by the SAPS shows, among others, a decrease in murders for the year 2018/2019, an increase in shoplifting and an increase of 21 cases of sexual offences where the victims and perpetrators know each other in 78% of the incidents.
Premier states: “I want to commend the team for a very clear and concise presentation on the eagerly awaited statistics. We are all aware that crime does not only impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people but it seriously threatens the economic development of our Province as a whole. The release of the crime statistics therefore provides a barometer to measure whether we are on the right track to ensure the safety, security and development of our people. It also provides us with crucial statistics and indicators on where we need to improve to ensure that we serve protect and develop not only our people, but communities in general. “