South African Police Commit to Increasing Personnel to Combat Rising Crime

Senzo Mchunu initiates automation of police stations as key anti-crime tool

Police minister Senzo Mchunu, a month shy of a year in the job, intends implementing automation of police stations as a key tool to improve anti-crime services.

South African police commit to increasing personnel to combat rising crime

‘We Don’t Feel Safe’ march takes aim at rising crime

Barbadians took to the streets this morning in a show of concern over rising gun violence and other violent crimes across the island.Organised by the Loyal Opposition party, the ‘We Don’t Feel Safe’ march began at Kensington Oval and made its way to Independence Square, drawing attention to what organisers say is a growing crisis in public safety.Dr Ferdinand Nicholls and Marcia Weeks, two of the march’s lead organisers, said the issue of crime …

Technology a must in crime fight: Mchunu - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says there’s an urgent need to use advanced technology to fight crime. The recently released fourth quarter crime statistics showed some declines in crime rates. However, violent crime remains high with the January to March 2025 data showing more than 5 700 people were murdered in the country. Mchunu briefed the media in Pretoria on his department’s latest plans to strengthen its crime-fighting strategies. “As the So…

Cops promised extra money if they do their jobs properly

By Doreen Mokgolo Police will get extra cash and faster promotions to make them happier and work better. Special teams fighting cash van robbers and ATM bombers will get bonus payments for dangerous work. Police officers will get extra money and quicker promotions to make them work better. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday that they want to fix the problem of police officers waiting too long for promotions. He told reporters in Tshwa…