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criminal justice SA at a crossroads as criminality threatens more than public safety

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

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