ActionSA says the slight decrease in the murder rate offers little comfort

VAALDRIEHOEK - ActionSA says the slight decrease in the murder rate, from 73 to 69 per day, offers little comfort as violence against women and children persists. With nearly three murders occurring every hour and 966 women and 314 children murdered in the first quarter of 2024/2025, the figures remain deeply troubling. ActionSA’s Dereleen James calls for the reinstatement of specialised units and a focus on socio-economic drivers of crime, to restore public safety and trust.

Meanwhile, Action Society says the latest crime statistics reveal a disturbing surge in violence, with alarming rates of murders, rapes, and assaults. The organisation criticises the previous administration for delaying the release of these figures, viewing it as a political tactic. Action Society’s Juanita du Preez welcomes Police minister Senzo Mchunu's commitment to combating corruption and enhancing crime intelligence, but insists on more decisive and effective measures to curb the escalating crisis.

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