How to read South Africa’s quarterly crime statistics after the Covid pandemic
SA’s latest quarterly crime statistics reveal where and how these crimes happen, but we must understand the data and trends in context.
SA’s latest quarterly crime statistics reveal where and how these crimes happen, but we must understand the data and trends in context.
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