Health #YouAsked How many HIV-positive people live in South Africa? Source Mid-year population estimates 2022 Short answer How many HIV-positive people live in South Africa? About 8.5 million people in the country are HIV positive. This is according to Statistics SA’s 2022 mid-year population estimates report. ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 How many confirmed Covid-19 cases are there in South Africa? Source WHO Health Emergency Dashboard - Covid-19 Short answer How many confirmed Covid-19 cases are there in South Africa? The total number of laboratory-confirmed cases stood at 4,011,657 as of 31 Aug 2022. The World Health Organization (WHO) keeps a tally of global confirmed Covid-19 cases, which is updated daily.You can find the numbers per country here and here. ... Back Full answer
Crime & justice How many men and women were murdered in South Africa in 2021? Source SAPS Annual Report 2020/21 Short answer How many men and women were murdered in South Africa in 2021? The South African Police Service's annual report recorded 19,904 murders in 2020/21, a 6.7% decrease from the 2019/20 figure of 21,341. Of the victims, 2,655 were women and 16,367 were men. ... Back Full answer
Crime & justice How many people are killed by the police in South Africa in a year? Source SAPS Annual Report 2020/21 Short answer How many people are killed by the police in South Africa in a year? The South African Police Service's annual report recorded 19,904 murders in 2020/21 ... Back Full answer
Sex & gender Crime & justice How does Kenya’s femicide rate compare? Source UNDOC: Homicide Country Data - Kenya Short answer How does Kenya’s femicide rate compare? According to the most recent homicide statistics from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 523 women were victims of femicide in Kenya in 2020. This translates to 1.93 out of every 100,000 women. ... Back Full answer
Crime & justice How corrupt is the Nigerian Police Force amidst other entities in Nigeria? Source Global Corruption Barometer Africa 2019 Short answer How corrupt is the Nigerian Police Force amidst other entities in Nigeria? The Global Corruption Barometer Africa survey has detailed public opinion data on citizens’ views on corruption and direct experiences of bribery in Africa. According to the survey, 69% of Nigerians think that most or all people in the police service are corrupt. 60% of Nigerians viewed parliament... Back Full answer
Crime & justice What is the recommended police-to-population ratio? Source Africa Check Fact Check: South African police minister cites dubious UN standard as he calls for 60,000 more officers Short answer What is the recommended police-to-population ratio? A recommended police-to-population ratio is difficult to determine as it would depend on the state of peace and order in any given location, population density and the actual demands of the service in a particular area. Mark Shaw, director of the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Cri... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Crime & justice What is the recommended police-to-population ratio? Source Africa Check Fact Check: South African police minister cites dubious UN standard as he calls for 60,000 more officers Short answer What is the recommended police-to-population ratio? A recommended police-to-population ratio is difficult to determine as it would depend on the state of peace and order in any given location, population density and the actual demands of the service in a particular area. Mark Shaw, director of the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Cri... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Agriculture What are the major agricultural products in Cameroon? Source World Trade Organisation - Cameroon Profile Short answer What are the major agricultural products in Cameroon? Cameroon's main agricultural products are cocoa beans, cotton and bananas (including plantains). ... Back Full answer