Violent crime in South Africa reaches record high
The murder rate in South Africa is at a 20-year high.
According to the latest annual statistics, more than 27,000 people were killed in a year but only 12% of cases were solved.
Security van heists and robberies are also a serious problem, with many people relying on private security instead of police.
Minister for the police, Bheki Cele, said the government was getting "on top of things".
According to the latest annual statistics, more than 27,000 people were killed in a year but only 12% of cases were solved.
Security van heists and robberies are also a serious problem, with many people relying on private security instead of police.
Minister for the police, Bheki Cele, said the government was getting "on top of things".
The Wall