PRETORIA - Releasing the latest quarterly crime stats, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reported a decline in murder but a troubling rise in gender-based violence.
Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal account for almost half of all murders recorded countrywide.
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Police remain hopeful that intensified interventions will tackle this deadly trend in the future.
As the country grapples with stubborn crime hotspots, police say restoring public trust starts with turning data into decisive action.
- eNCA's Theodor Mashele reports.