South Africa’s latest crime statistics reveal the scale of violence communities continue to face every single day.


 South Africa’s latest crime statistics reveal the scale of violence communities continue to face every single day.

Between January and March 2026:
🩸 5,181 people were murdered
πŸ›‘ 9,782 rapes were reported
🚫 12,590 sexual offences were recorded
πŸ’₯ 6,916 attempted murders took place
🀜πŸ’₯ 43,576 people were violently assaulted
Behind every number is a life permanently changed by violence, trauma, and loss.
South Africans deserve safety, accountability, and a justice system that works

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