SA’s murder rate drop is worth celebrating — but we need to be realistic
Daily Maverick | 08.06.2026 03:48
The latest crime statistics released by the South African Police Service reveal that the murder rate in South Africa dropped by 20% between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of this year. It is a dramatic decline, worthy of massive celebration. And yet the debate around why this is happening might well decide our future as a nation.
