COMMENT: Stats needed to shed light on SA’s xenophobic violence
Many civil society organisations will use South Africa’s soon-to-be-released crime statistics to inform their work. But the African Centre f...
Many civil society organisations will use South Africa’s soon-to-be-released crime statistics to inform their work. But the African Centre f...
Given the scourge of corruption in South Africa, it is critical that the police reported more detailed statistics on the various crimes that
We should look back at our recent history if we want to understand the extent of violence and crime in South Africa.
Horribly flawed reasoning and distorted statistics characterise attempts by some on SA's white right to prove their thesis that black men ar
Aiming for 100% matric pass rate would be truly misguided, argues economics and education researcher Nic Spaull. Rather, we should look to F
Crimes against farming communities threaten food security and rural economies. It is time for government to find a special solution to this ...
Who owns crime statistics? "In South Africa, the crime statistics are seen as information that belongs to the police which they reluctantly
The under-reporting of crime undermines efforts to combat and prevent crime in South Africa. Only real, consistent and grassroots improvemen
While many believe Johannesburg is the most dangerous metropolitan city to live in, in South Africa, the reality is quite different. Lizette...
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