The Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says the murder rate is decreasing, while gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) remain a matter of concern.
The minister revealed the crime statistics for the 2026/27 first quarter between April and June yesterday. He revealed that the country recorded declines in several serious crimes during the first quarter.
He says the crime stats continue to show a worrying trend behind alcohol and serious contact crimes.