Endemic Violence
South Africa's crime problem is out of control
This distressing report delves into crime in South Africa, where violence haunts every level of society.
Crime is part of daily life in South Africa. The numbers speak for the themselves: "A murder is committed every hour. Every five minutes a car is stolen. In 1993 alone, 212 policemen were killed during service. With a population of around 35 million, 240 thousand burglaries were registered last year." Many blame the high levels of crime on unemployment, with many turning to criminal activity simply to survive. This reports speaks to politicians, prisoners, doctors and experts to find out the roots of South Africa's crime epidemic, and what is being done to make the country safer.
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