Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, acknowledged that while there has been decreases in most categories of the third quarter crime statistics of the 2024-25 financial year, crime remains a major concern.
He said one of the challenges the ministry is
facing is the backlog of outstanding dockets.
‘’This issue has now been ‘projectised’ and costed, and we are actively securing funding to expedite investigations and prosecutions,’’ said Mchunu.
Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu released the
third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year crime statistics in Pretoria on
Friday, and revealed that there were 6 953 murders reported (decline of 9.8%)
The police minister said in order to
effectively combat crime, his ministry needs to make use of and improving
technology; Strengthening our Crime Intelligence; Capacitating and improving
the efficiency of our detective services; Improving its forensic services; and Improvement
of general environment under which police officers work.
‘’Commercial crimes remain a challenge,
particularly fraud and corruption. We are confident that the Directorate for
Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) will continue to intensify efforts to
combat these offences and hold perpetrators accountable,’’ said Mchunu.
Mchunu said fighting crime requires a whole of
society approach.
‘’Fighting crime is not a task for law enforcement
alone. It requires the active participation of communities, the private sector,
and various stakeholders. We are enhancing our collaboration with the private
sector and civil society to strengthen crime prevention measures and improve
public safety.’’
‘’We appeal to communities to work hand in hand
with law enforcement. Crime thrives in silence, and we urge all South Africans
to report criminal activities, cooperate with the police, and participate in
community policing forums,’’ said Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
COURTESY: SAPSDone By: Mitchum George
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