Why is the crime rate so high in South Africa?

In 2007, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation was contracted by the South African government to carry out a study on the nature of crime in South Africa. read more

South Africa's high violence and crime demands a look at the country's recent history and attitudes to the law, policing and the criminal justice system. South Africa's high violence and crime demands a look at the country's recent history and attitudes to the law, policing and the criminal justice system. read more

Crime control. In South Africa this failure to control crime by the government extends to all arms of enforcement and the legislature. Governments record of police mismanagement "The problem with gun law in South Africa is that it is not implemented," says Ms. Adele Kirsten (GFSA). read more

In February 2007, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation was contracted by the South African government to carry out a study on the nature of crime in South Africa. The study concluded that the country is exposed to high levels of violence as a result of different factors. read more