Three of South Africa’s five police stations where most murders have been reported, are in the Western Cape

Three of South Africa’s five police stations where most murders have been reported are in the Western Cape.

Police Minister, Bheki Cele released on Friday, the crime figures for the last quarter of 2022. The most murders – 89 – were reported at the Mfuleni police station, 86 at the Delft police station and 68 at the Nyanga police station. All three are on the Cape Flats.

Nationally, 7 555 murders were committed from October to the end of December 2022. This amounts to at least 80 murders per day during the period under review.

PICTURE: SAPS

Only in Limpopo were 263 fewer murders committed compared to the previous quarter.

‘’Intense community centered and intelligence led-solution is needed to fully address the proliferation of firearms. Again, Someone Somewhere, Somehow  - Knows Something! Police are also on the pulse in removing illegal weapons off our streets,’’ said Police Minister, Bheki Cele

Out of the 7 555 people murdered in the reported period, 3 144 people were killed with a firearm, 2 498 people were killed with other weapons such as knifes, sharp and blunt instruments, bricks and in many cases bare hands.

‘’It is clear, a broader conversation must be had about what is at the heart of violent crime in the country. While gun violence is problematic and poses a serious threat to lives and livelihoods,’’ said Police Minister, Bheki Cele.

‘’With the analysis of the current and previous statistics, it is quite evident that firearms are only part of a bigger problem. At the core of the matter, is the human behavior. We have to be honest as South Africans about the causes of violence and address them,’’ he added.

Done By: Mitchum George