South Africa finds itself at a crossroads as the crime rate surges to alarming levels. But amid this crisis lies an opportunity to reignite economic growth and instil confidence in local and international investors, creating a secure business environment that will pave the way for greater prosperity. To realise this opportunity, however, the government must make crime fighting a top priority.
The country’s inability to fight crime has had a detrimental impact on its overall stability and economic growth.
As sobering statistics from the Global Peace Index reveal, South Africa ranks as