SA Crime Stats: Murder down, sexual offences up as police target gangs, guns and GBV

SAPS laud Operation Shanela for reduced crime stats

On 23 May 2025, the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, released the crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year. The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola, lauded Operation Shanela for the reduced number of community reported crimes. “Our sustained weekly High Density operations through Operation Shanela are yielding positive results in the reduction of certain categories of…

SA Crime Stats: Murder down, sexual offences up as police target gangs, guns and GBV

Crime stats: SA records decrease in murders but increase in rapes

Crime stats: Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the decrease in the number of murders committed between January 2025 and March 2025.

Crime statistics | Gangs and guns plague the Mother City

Crime statistics | Gangs and guns plague the Mother City Janine2 Fri, 05/23/2025 - 19:00 gangsterism CAPE TOWN - Concerns are rising over the level of crime and gang violence in the country.Last weekend, there were at least 11 separate shooting incidents, forcing the community to rise up and air their concerns. WATCH: Discussion | Coalition demands national inquiry into gang warfareCommunity leaders are calling for a Commission of Inquiry into…

Q4 Crime Statistics: SA sees drop in murder rates but faces persistent challenges in sexual offences and economic crime

South Africa’s crime figures for the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year have been released, offering a nuanced snapshot of the nation’s security landscape. Presented by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, the briefing revealed both encouraging reductions in violent crime and pressing concerns that demand immediate intervention. Covering the period from January to March 2025, the fourth quarte…